Christchurch Conversations: Urban climate adaptation

What is climate adaptation and why does it matter? What are the best ways to inhabit this landscape and ensure a liveable Ōtautahi for ourselves and future generations?

Cities around the world are experiencing and are exposed to climate change risks, ranging from increased heat and flooding to sea level rise.

By planning and working together, we can adjust our urban systems for greater resilience in the face of climate change. 

‘Urban climate adaptation’ explores a range of approaches and examples, from participatory design and hapū-based consultation to international responses.

Featuring international and local experts, this speaker event canvasses timeframes of the landscape and the political cycle, sites of risk and vulnerability, why cities matter, who should be involved in the planning and who benefits, the roles of community participation and governance, and nature-based solutions.

Hear from:

• David Dodman, General Director at The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (Erasmus University Rotterdam)

• Helen Kerr, Principal at Isthmus

• Chandi Singh, Associate Professor, Indian Institute for Human Settlements

• Winston Chow, Professor of Urban Climate at Singapore Management University

• Mananui Ramsden (Kāti Huikai, Ngāi Tahu), Chair Te Rūnaka o Koukourārata

Join us for this vital and final Christchurch Conversation of 2025.

Please note that in-person ticket bookings will close 48 hours prior to the event.

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