Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research

🌏 APN turns 30! For three decades, APN has supported collaborative research, strengthened scientific capacity and advanced science-informed decisions across the region. Join us in celebrating under the theme: “Empowering the Asia-Pacific for a sustainable future.” #APN30

🌴One size rarely fits all. Dr Nunn and his team measure how peripherality impacts climate realities in Fiji and Micronesia. Follow for our 30 adaptation projects with @ap_plat for our 🎉30th anniversary 🎉: ap-plat.nies.go.jp/adaptation-dat… #APN30 #APN30x30

⏳ 5 days left! Calling all Thai ECPs with research on climate and DRR, submit your abstract for the 11th APN Early Career Professional Poster & Networking Session in Bangkok. Deadline: 26 May 2026, 23:59 JST Apply here: bit.ly/3QdZnFL and see subthemes below.

🌇Cities heat up fast. Dr Arifwidodo and his team track urban heat island trends in Bangkok and Bandung, to see how heat affects policy and daily life. Follow for our 30 adaptation projects with @ap_plat for our 🎉30th anniversary 🎉: ap-plat.nies.go.jp/adaptation-dat… #APN30 #APN30x30

📢 Deadline extended to 26 May 2026! Thai early career professionals working on climate change and disaster risk reduction are encouraged to apply and share their research with regional experts and policymakers. Apply now: bit.ly/3QdZnFL #APN30EarlyCareer

Calling Thai ECPs working on climate change and disaster risk reduction. A week remains to apply for the 11th APN Early Career Professional Poster and Networking Session in Bangkok on 9 July 2026. 🗓️ Abstract deadline: 15 May 2026 🔗 bit.ly/3QdZnFL

🌿How can nature-based solutions enhance climate resilence for ASEAN cities? Join the webinar "Nature-Based Solution for Climate Adaptation and Resilience in ASEAN Cities" hosted by @AITAsia: 📅 18 May 2026 🕑 14:00 Bangkok Time 📍 Zoom 🔗Register:docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Reliable info is essential for climate adaptation. Dr Ali and his team craft high-quality data to project climate extremes for South Asia. 🎉Follow along for our 30 adaptation projects with @ap_plat for our 30th anniversary: ap-plat.nies.go.jp/adaptation-dat…

🔔 Call for applications: APN 11th Early Career Professional Poster and Networking session, Thailand 🗓 9 July 2026 | 📍 Bangkok Apply: bit.ly/3QdZnFL #APN30xEarlyCareers #APN30Years #GlobalChangeResearch

Health in Asia-Pacific cities is suffering from extreme temperatures. Dr Huang from @Tsinghua_Uni and his team study how to mitigate weather-related risks. 🎉Follow along for our 30 adaptation projects with @ap_plat for our 30th anniversary: ap-plat.nies.go.jp/adaptation-dat…

📢 APN Secretariat Vacancy Announcement The APN Secretariat is pleased to announce an open position of Programme Officer, to be based full-time in Kobe, Japan. Application Deadline: 17 May 2026 (midnight JST) Details: bit.ly/4mO5Mnh

🌴In the Pacific Islands, climate change reshapes lives. Dr Neef and his team studies how small, migratory movements shape adaptation in Fiji & Samoa. Follow along for our 30 adaptation projects with @ap_plat for our 🎉30th anniversary : ap-plat.nies.go.jp/adaptation-dat… #APN30 #APN30x30

Take the survey: Help shape Asia’s sustainability 🌏The Asia Science Mission invites non-academic experts to share insights on key challenges, gaps & priorities across Asia. Deadline: 20 April 2026 shorturl.at/WKQxi

📢 Thai Early Career Researchers! Showcase your work at the APN 11th Poster Session 🗓 9 July 2026 | Bangkok 🌏 Theme: Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction 📝 Registration opens: 27 April 2026 🔗 Know more: bit.ly/3QdZnFL

Call for Expressions of Interest: Organisations are invited to propose science & technology events, knowledge-sharing sessions and public awareness activities during COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (17–28 Aug 2026). Deadline: 5 April 2026. Submit: mas.ac.mn/post/25334

On Sunday, 29 March in Bangkok, the @IPCC_CH will bring together #climate experts for a day-long outreach event for the #Asia and South-West Pacific regions. Interested? RSVP by Friday, 27 February.

🌾51 #APN projects have been added to the AP-PLAT Adaptation Database. 🔗 AP-PLAT: ap-plat.nies.go.jp/adaptation-dat… Explore climate change adaptation research and practices from across the Asia-Pacific region: #APPLAT #APN #ClimateAdaptation #AsiaPacific

Join @monashclicomm's workshop! APN is proud to fund @MonashMalaysia's project supporting journalists in Indonesia & Malaysia to bridge climate science and public audiences. 📍 In person/online 🗓 12 February ⏰ 9AM MYT 👉 Register: lnkd.in/gS7yPn5V

Congratulations on retiring, Dr Juan M. Pulhin. Your service to @UPLBOfficial and dedication as a mentor have inspired many. Beyond UPLB, your support for early career professionals and contributions to APN as a Capacity Development Committee member have been deeply appreciated.

A sneak peak at the latest APN Science Bulletin: 💧Dr Jegatheesan and team explored nature-based solutions (NbS) -- think constructed wetlands and green roofs -- to tackle urban water pollution. 🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/FGQDF 🔗Read Issue 14: apn-gcr.org/bulletin/issue…