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2024

ISSI WASP-ESA Forum on Earth Observation and Climate Adaptation

Information: 28 June 2024

The WASP and the European Space Agency (ESA) co-convened an International Space Science Institute (ISSI) Forum on Using Earth Observation Systems to Improve Climate Adaptation Policy and Action on 25 - 28 June at ISSI in Bern, Switzerland.

WASP Talk on Entrepreneurship for Resilience: Latin America's Path to Climate Adaptation: Leveraging Local Innovations to Strengthen Global Resilience

Information: 10 May 2024

The WASP was honored to have Mr. Gideon Blauuw (National Lead Colombia, CleantechHUB) give a keynote presentation on “Entrepreneurship for Resilience: Latin America's Path to Climate Adaptation: Leveraging Local Innovations to Strengthen Global Resilience” on 9 May 2024.

WASP Talk on Resilient water management through Climate Risk Informed Decision Analysis for adaptation

Information: 30 April 2024

The WASP was honored to have Dr. Anil Mishra (Chief of Hydrological Systems, Climate Change and Adaptation of UNESCO) give a keynote presentation on “Resilient water management through Climate Risk Informed Decision Analysis for adaptation” on 30 April 2024.

WASP Talk on Research gaps on adaptation and potential ideas for collaboration between the WASP and the European Commission

Information: 20 March 2024

The WASP was honored to have Dr. Margarita Ruiz Ramos (based at European Commission, DG Research & Innovation) give a keynote presentation on “Research gaps on adaptation and potential ideas for collaboration between the WASP and the European Commission” on 20 March 2024.

WASP Session at the Gobeshona Global Conference

Information: 13 March 2024

The World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP) organized a session on ‘Operationalising adaptation effectiveness and strengthening finance for achieving the global goal on adaptation’ (link to the session recording) at the fully-virtual 4thGobeshona Global Conference.

UNESCO joins the WASP

Information: 15 February 2024

We are delighted to announce that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has joined the World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP) as of February 2024.

2023

WASP Side Events at the WMO-IPCC-MERI-NCM Pavilion at COP28 in Dubai

Information: 29 November 2023

The World Adaptation Science Programme is holding three collaborative side events at COP28 at the WMO-IPCC-MERI-NCM Pavilion on the 9th, 10th and 11th of December.

Launch of the Adaptation Gap Report 2023

Information: 02 November 2023

The eighth edition of the UNEP-led WASP-supported Adaptation Gap Report: Underfinanced. Underprepared. Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed was launched today in a virtual press conference.

The WASP Mourns the Loss of One of the World’s Greatest Climate Adaptation Science Champions, Prof. Saleemul Huq

Information: 29 October 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you about the passing of one of the founders of the UN’s World Adaptation Science Programme, distinguished Bangladeshi climate scientist Prof. Saleemul Huq. He deceased in Dhaka on 29 October, 2023.

Fourth Annual WASP Meeting

Information: 11 October 2023

On the 2nd and 6th of October 2023, the WASP held its Fourth Annual Meeting in Montreal, Canada. Over the two days, WASP members discussed the work of the Working Groups and Core Projects, the outcomes of Adaptation Futures 2023, and future directions of the WASP, including plans for 2024.