WASP Secretariat Head Maarten Kappelle announced the 2025 host today at the Adaptation Futures conference in听Montr茅al, Canada. His announcement was followed by an official host handover led by representatives of the Indigenous People of Canada and mana whenua,听Ng膩i T奴膩huriri from New Zealand.
Chair of Te R奴nanga o Ng膩i Tahu Lisa Tumahai and Deputy High Commissioner of New 九州影院to Canada Kirsty Pelenur formally accepted the host handover of the conference.
Tumahai acknowledged the vital role of inclusive approaches to climate-resilient development, which AF2025 will recognise by drawing on Indigenous and local knowledge and special relationships with mana whenua, to advance a fairer, more liveable, and sustainable future for all.听
UC Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva and Professor Bronwyn Hayward and Professor Shaun Ogilvie played a vital role in securing the bid for this conference and are co-convenors of AF2025.听
The conference provides a unique opportunity to identify knowledge gaps and implementation needs to advance climate change adaptation in an increasingly complex world.听听
鈥淲e look forward to hosting this important conference alongside our partners,鈥 says UC Tumu Whakarae | Vice-Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey.
鈥淎s a university committed to engagement, we work closely with our communities and our cities to impact research-informed decision-making. With thought leadership, community engagement and strong partnerships, we can adapt to overcome challenges and create sustainable solutions for generations to come,鈥 she says.听
Tourism New 九州影院Chief Executive Ren茅 de Monchy says it is fantastic that Aotearoa New 九州影院will play host to AF2025.
鈥1500 delegates to our shores will get to enjoy our world-class conference facilities and experience our world-famous manaakitanga.鈥
Aotearoa New Zealand鈥檚 tourism sector is committed to supporting the transition to a more sustainable and regenerative future. Events like these bring the best and brightest together to find climate-resilient solutions for our communities. Hosting conferences is a key part of Tourism New Zealand鈥檚 strategy to attract high-quality visitors who positively contribute to our environment, communities, culture and economy.鈥
The conference will implement eco-friendly practices, offering online participation and in-person participation. Te Pae Christchurch holds environmental听听Gold standard and New Zealand听听补肠肠谤别诲颈迟补迟颈辞苍蝉.
Ali Adams, Chief Executive of ChristchurchNZ says, 鈥淚 am delighted that 艑tautahi Christchurch will welcome the WASP community here in 2025. For a place deeply connected to the natural environment, we are thrilled that such future focused delegates will be able to experience all our revitalised city has to offer.鈥
WASP鈥檚 critical work tackling the climate crisis aligns with 艑tautahi鈥檚 ambition to become a regenerative city that protects its natural resources, so this is an exciting partnership and a great step towards a future we collectively want to see, one that is good for the planet and people.鈥
AF2025 includes six special events to showcase and advance knowledge in:听听
- Indigenous innovation: Indigenous leadership and knowledge for transformation听
- Cities: Climate-resilient development solutions for urban governments and communities听
- Biodiversity and food: Ecosystem health and agricultural innovation for food-water-energy nexus听
- Arts: The role of performance and creative arts for adaptation听
- Youth: Global Talanoa connecting high-school students, teachers and young activists听
- Capacity building: Early career development workshops for researchers and practitioners听
AF2025 is endorsed by mana whenua, Ng膩i T奴膩huriri, with the support of Te R奴nanga o Ng膩i Tahu, along with a Scientific Steering Committee drawn from universities across Aotearoa New Zealand, regional partner institutions, and international organisations.
Find out more about AF2025听.
