Asia Pacific Adaptation Network

Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) is a regional program that works with governments and organizations to share knowledge about adapting to climate change and to support implementation of adaptation measures. APAN was set up in October 2009 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as part of the Global Adaptation Network (GAN). APAN is considered a key mobilizer of adaptation knowledge in Asia and the Pacific.

Asia Pacific Adaptation Network
AbbreviationAPAN
Formation2009 (2009)
FounderUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Typeregional/international organization
PurposeAdaptation to climate change
Location
Region served
Asia and the Pacific
Websitewww.asiapacificadapt.net

APAN works collaboratively with organizations including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), the Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RRC.AP) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN).

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