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The 2nd Regional Climate Change Conference (RCCC) 2026
- 15th &16th October 2026
- Bangkok, Thailand | Hybrid Conference
Theme: Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation: Building inclusive and sustainable communities
RCCC: The Mission
The 2nd Regional Climate Change Conference 2026 (RCCC) will provide a unique opportunity to share science, on-the-ground experiences and policy developments across different countries and communities, with a special focus on early-career professionals and female participants from the Global South. RCCC aims to foster future research by using state-of-the-art methods in climate modeling, regional/local climate impacts, and risk assessment. RCCC is intended to be held on a rotating basis in Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Why RCCC ?
- Global warming is already changing the world. IPCC AR6 states with high confidence that the current climate in most regions differs from that of the early to mid-20th century, impacting the magnitude, frequency, duration, seasonality, and spatial extent of climate hazards.
- IPCC AR6 also states, with high confidence, that all regions of the world will face numerous combinations of changes in Climatic Impact-Drivers (CIDs) by mid-21st century, challenging regional resilience and adaptation, thereby emphasizing the need for regional-scale approaches to address climate change hazards and impacts.
- RCCC specifically aims to address this need, with a strong focus on the Global South, where climate change impacts are likely to be felt profoundly.
RCCC 2025 – Milestones and Memories
RCCC 2025 – Milestones and Memories
Discover what makes RCCC 2026 a must-attend event for researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders driving innovation in climate action.
Experiences of RCCC 2026
Keynote & Plenary Speeches
Hear from world-renowned experts and thought leaders shaping the future of climate action and resilience.
Collaboration Opportunities
Build networks and partnerships with global researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals.
Panel Discussions
Join dynamic conversations on current challenges, solutions, and emerging trends in aquatic food systems.
Professional matchmaking Sessions
Offer personalized one-on-one meetings with international experts. Build strategic connections that go beyond the conference experience.
Motivational Speech
A dedicated session designed to inspire, empower, and guide proffessional development.
Conference Convenors
Prof. Roshanka Ranasinghe
Expert Scoping Team - IPCC AR7 WGI
Coordinating Lead Author - IPCC AR6 WGI
Professor of Climate Change Impacts and Coastal Risk, IHE Delft
Senior Specialist, Deltares
Delft, The Netherlands
Prof. Erika Coppola
Lead Author: Special Report on Climate Change and Cities - IPCC AR7 WG1
Lead Author - IPCC AR6 WG1
Associate Professor
The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Trieste, Italy
Senior Conference Coordinator
Dr. Janaka Bamunawala
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Graduate School of Engineering
Tohoku University
Japan
Keynote Speakers
Plenary Speakers
Assoc Prof. Bhaskar Sinha
Chairperson of Centre for Climate Change Studies, Indian Institute of Forest Management
Bhopal, India
Prof. Lalith Rajapakse
Centre Chair/Director - UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management (UMCSAWM),
UNESCO Chairholder - UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Water Resources Management in South Asia,
University of Moratuwa
Katubedda, Sri Lanka
Scientific Steering Committee
Dr. ir. Trang Minh Duong
Coastal Climate Impacts
Modelling Specialist
Water Engineering & Management
Faculty of Engineering Technology
University of Twente
The Netherlands
Dr. Ir. Ali Dastgheib
Innovation Manager
International Marine and Dredging Company (IMDC)
Belgium
Dr. Ir. William Veerbeek
Urban Climate Adaptation Specialist
Deputy Chair UNESCO IHP Megacities Alliance for Water and Climate WG
Department of Coastal and
Urban Risk & Resilience
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
The Netherlands
Dr. Sebrian Beselly
Coastal Eco-geomorphological
Modelling Specialist
Water Resources Engineering Department
Faculty of Engineering
Head of the Centre for International Academic Services
Universitas Brawijaya
Indonesia
Dr. Rita Nogherotto
Lead Author - IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities
Scientific Consultant - The Abdus Salam International Centre for
Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy
Researcher - The Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (CNR-ISAC)
Bologna, Italy
Prof. Michelle Simões Reboita
Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI),
Itajubá - MG, Brazil
Co-chair: American Monsoons WG - WCRP/WMO
Member: Tropical Meteorology Research WG - WWRP/WMO
Member of Degrees Initiative - SRM Studies
Dr. Chatuphorn Somphong
Coastal Hazard Modeling and Disaster
Mitigation Specialist
Department of Water Resources Engineering,
Kasetsart University,
Bangkok, Thailand
Strategic Partnership Coordinators
Priyantha Punchihewa (MBA, FCMA)
Hayleys PLC Subsidiaries
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dr. Sutat Weesakul
Hydro informatics Institute of Thailand Adjunct Faculty
Asian Institute of Technology
Thailand
Special Sessions
Coasts on the front-line of Climate Change
Dr. Ir. Ali Dastgheib
Innovation Manager
International Marine and Dredging Company (IMDC)
Belgium
Water and Climate Change related challenges of Small Islands
Dr. Assela Pathirana
IHE Delft
The Netherlands
Future fluvial sediment transport and adaptation
Prof. Keiko Udo
Tohoku University
Japan
Panel Discussions
Living on the Edge: Coastal Risk and Resilience
Dr. Ir. Ali Dastgheib
Innovation Manager
International Marine and Dredging Company (IMDC)
Belgium
Small islands: Canary in the coalmine or laboratories of change
Dr. Ir. William Veerbeek
Urban Climate Adaptation Specialist
Deputy Chair UNESCO IHP Megacities Alliance for Water and Climate WG
Department of Coastal and
Urban Risk & Resilience
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
The Netherlands
Conference Venue
Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
The 2nd Regional Climate Change Conference 2026 will be held in vibrant Bangkok, Thailand a dynamic city known for its rich cultural heritage, modern infrastructure, and thriving education sector. As a leading destination in Southeast Asia, Bangkok offers the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, making it an inspiring backdrop for international education leaders to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of climate change.
Opportunities at RCCC 2026
Be a Reviewer/ Session Chair
Share your expertise and shape the future of the field. Join us to contribute your insights and help advance research and innovation.
Contact Ms. Maheesha (maheesha.di@tiikmedu.com).
Be a Country Coordinator
Contact Ms. Dulakshi (dulakshi.a@tiikmedu.com).
Our Official Partners
Main Sponsors
Academic Partners
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka
UNESCO
Madanjeet Singh Centre for South Asia Water Management
Sri Lanka
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka
Tohoku University
Japan
Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University
Thailand
University of Ladakh
India
The International Institute of Knowledge Management
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