IKUPI Participates in Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) initiated by ADB

Bangkok, 25-26 February 2025, ADB hosted a discussion forum on the Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP). Community groups, governments, academics, NGOs, international organizations, including donor agencies attended this activity. The CRPP 2025 focused on the role of urban poverty reduction and inclusive financing in building resilience. The CRPP Forum was packed with panel discussion sessions and group discussions that explored initiatives and lessons learned related to poverty reduction and inclusive financing efforts.
Climate shocks and stresses seriously impact the livelihoods, food and water security, and health of millions of people in Asia and the Pacific. Climate change is expected to exacerbate these negative impacts, with the poorest and most vulnerable populations suffering the most. Women and marginalized groups are also disparately impacted due to existing vulnerabilities, different access to resources, and socio-economic norms. Many initiatives have been implemented to support these women and vulnerable groups. Lessons learned from various countries and organizations are crucial for the implementation of climate-resilience initiatives going forward.
IKUPI participated in the activity as part of a research team consisting of Griffith University, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Diponegoro University (UNDIP), and Pattiro funded under the KONEKSI scheme. Prof. Dr.-Ing Wiwandari Handayani from Diponegoro University and Dr. Amy Young, representing the research team presented lessons learned from the research project titled: ‘Forced labour and climate change: keeping a focus on women and children’. Several important points in the implementation of climate resilience initiatives going forward are the importance of literacy, collaboration between stakeholders, inclusive financing, and starting from initiatives for replication and long-term and integrated regional development planning.