Posted: November 15, 2024

Upcoming Webinar: Climate Change Migration in Southeast Asia

Tags: Agriculture, Asian Institute of Technology, climate adaptation, climate change, climate migration, climate research, climate-induced migration, coastal populations, community resilience, environmental education, environmental impact, environmental resilience, Henry Luce Foundation, LuceSEA Webinar Series, Migration, regional stability, Southeast Asia, Sustainable Development, UH CSEAS, University of Hawai'i, virtual event, Yusof Ishak Institute

Wednesday, December 4, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm HST

Registration Link: Register here

Climate change poses severe challenges for Southeast Asian countries, given their geography, large coastal populations, and dependence on agriculture. Rising sea levels, intensified storms, flooding, and droughts are already forcing people to migrate, both within countries and across borders. This webinar will explore the dynamics of climate-induced migration in Southeast Asia and discuss its implications on family structures, society, and regional stability. Panelists will also offer insights on how to build resilient communities and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change.

Speaker

Dr. Laura David – Director, Marine Institute
Dr. Mokbul Morshed Ahmad – Professor and Head of Department of Development and Sustainability, Asian Institute of Technology
Melinda Martinus – Lead Researcher, Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme, Yusof Ishak Institute

Moderator

Sopheak Chann – Visiting Fellow, Michigan State University

This event is part of the LuceSEA Fall 2024 Webinar Series and is co-sponsored by the UH Center for Southeast Asian Studies, with support from the Henry Luce Foundation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts on a pressing issue impacting Southeast Asia. Register now and join the conversation on building climate-resilient communities in the face of change!