Background

This 2nd Regional Consultation will report on the preliminary findings of the TA on how Northeast Asian countries are affected by climate change; how participating countries are adapting and what adaptation measures are practiced; what mitigation options are practiced or available for these countries to be able to contribute to GHG reductions; what policies and measures these countries have formulated in response to climate change; and what possible improvements could be undertaken.

Objectives

The second regional consultation aims to present and discuss:

• Current findings and projections on climate change impacts, vulnerabilities, adaptation and mitigation potentials at country- and regional-level; and
• Policies and measures at country-, regional, and international level.

Target participants

Participation is by invitation only

• SC members from each of the participating countries
• Climate change experts from academe,  private sector, and other concerned organizations
• Study team members
• ADB officials