March 1-3, 2025

The Collaborative and Integrative Research on Climate Research in Southeast Asia

conference, hosted by Partido State University and co-sponsored by the UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies, brings together a diverse group of scholars, scientists, and Indigenous knowledge experts to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change, food security, water availability, and community resilience in Southeast Asia. This convening emphasizes the development of integrative research methodologies that bridge natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and Indigenous practices, promoting collaboration across disciplines and regions. Through shared knowledge and a commitment to transdisciplinary approaches, participants will explore innovative solutions to the region’s environmental challenges, drawing on both scientific data and long-standing cultural wisdom.

With a focus on building sustainable, cross-disciplinary networks, the conference promotes collaboration beyond national and institutional boundaries. It will provide a platform for participants to engage in meaningful dialogue, share cutting-edge research, and cultivate new partnerships. By integrating various perspectives and methodologies, the event seeks to enhance research capacity and promote resilient strategies for addressing Southeast Asia’s unique climate challenges.

Goal: The conference aims to develop integrative and collaborative research methodologies that bring together natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and Indigenous knowledge to address climate change, water security, food security, and community resilience in Southeast Asia.