March 1, 2025
Keynote Address
Topic: Climate Change, Sustainability, and Southeast Asia’s Environmental Future
Speaker: Kathleen Johnson
The keynote will set the stage for addressing the impact of climate change on Southeast Asia’s ecosystems, livelihoods, and communities, with a focus on building integrative research strategies.
Plenary Session 1
Topic: Transdisciplinary Research in Southeast Asia: Bridging Climate Science, Archaeology, and Indigenous Knowledge
This plenary will bring together experts from climate science, archaeology, Indigenous knowledge holders, and environmental history to discuss the importance of integrative research approaches in addressing climate change and resilience in the region.
Panelists: Miriam Stark, Daniel Ibarra, Marlon Martin, Ruel Pagunsan
Moderator: Stephen Acabado
Panel Discussion 1
Topic: Methodological Approaches to Long-Term Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia
This panel will examine collaborative research methods that integrate
archaeological data, Indigenous knowledge, and climate models to build
strategies for long-term resilience. Focus will be placed on merging
scientific and traditional perspectives for practical applications.
Panelists: Patrick Roberts, Rafe Brown, Almudi Lukman, Danilo Gerona
Moderator: Aradhna Tripati
Panel Discussion 2
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Adaptation: Bridging Cultural Wisdom with Scientific Research
This panel will highlight case studies where Indigenous ecological practices have been combined with scientific research to create successful climate adaptation strategies, emphasizing the importance of inclusive, culturally sensitive research.
Panelists: Da-wei Kuan, Etty Indriati, Mick Griffiths, Riza Lopez, Darwin Plaza
Moderator: Marlon Martin
March 2, 2025
Keynote Address
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Climate Resilience:
Speaker: Sven Hakansson
This keynote will focus on how Indigenous knowledges provide valuable frameworks for climate resilience and adaptation. The speaker will discuss how Indigenous practices, honed over centuries of environmental stewardship, can inform contemporary efforts to address the challenges posed by climate change.
Plenary Session 2
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Climate Resilience
This plenary will explore the intersections between sustainable agriculture, ecosystem preservation, and marine resource management. Speakers will discuss collaborative approaches to mitigate climate impacts in these critical areas.
Panelists: Julie Hoggarth, Paul Barber, Matrii Aungtwin, Norman King, Czarina Macatingrao
Moderator: Raul Bradecina
Panel Discussion 3
Topic: Disaster Risk Reduction and Integrative Approaches for Southeast Asia
This panel will focus on how integrating Indigenous knowledge, scientific data, and social science research can improve disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies. Participants will discuss how collaboration between communities and researchers can lead to more resilient responses to natural hazards and better-informed disaster mitigation policies.
Panelists: Robert Alexander, Chris Rivero, Ramon Ochotorena, Amiel Lopez
Moderator: Martin Wee
Panel Discussion 4
Topic: Marine Ecosystems and Coastal Livelihoods: Historical Data and Modern Science for Coastal Resilience
This panel will examine how historical data, marine science, and community-based practices can be integrated to support coastal communities facing climate change challenges like sea-level rise and fisheries decline.
Panelists: Jerali Rodrigo, Robert Michael Di Filippo, Syahruddin Mansyur, Lilibeth Macrohon Nuño
Moderator: Michael Clores