Asia Pacific Adaptation Network
Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) was established in October 2009 as part of the Global Adaptation Network (GAN). It is the first network under the GAN supported by the UNEP, IGES, AIT-UNEP RRCAP, ADB, SIDA, and APN. Structure of APAN. The Regional Hub (RH) is co-hosted by the Asian Institute of Technology – UNEP Regional Resource Centre for Asia-Pacific (AIT- UNEP RRC.AP) and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) in Bangkok, Thailand. The Regional Hub is the implementing body of the Network at the regional level (where relevant) The Network has five Sub -Regional Nodes (SRNs) covering five sub-regions in Asia-Pacific. SRNs are organisations whose key functions are to lead the implementation of the sub-regional activities of the Network in collaboration with the RH and national implementing partners. The three Thematic Nodes (TNs) of APAN on water, agriculture and mountains reflect the current priorities of the region and are composed of organizations with specific expertise on their respective thematic areas. Adaptation forum. Once a year APAN co-organizes the Asia Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum that attracts worldwide scientists, development workers, government officials, academicians, international organizations, students, and representatives from  civil society who come together to discuss climate change adaptation topics. Featured online knowledge products. Database of good practices on climate change adaptation. Explore a database of good adaptation practices from all over Asia and the Pacific which were identified from the studies conducted by APAN in collaboration with development and research institutions in the different regions in Asia and the Pacific. Database of adaptation technologies. A database of adaptation technologies for coastal zones was identified by a research by a consulting firm to promote the smooth formulation and implementation of policy when policymakers of national or local governments implement  the series of adaptation steps, while adequately considering information that can be useful at the local level.