The 1st Regional Climate Change Conference (RCCC) marked a significant milestone as the inaugural edition of this regional platform and successfully brought together 130+ participants in both physical and virtual formats. Hosted in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the conference welcomed representatives from 26+ countries, including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals. The strong international participation and multidisciplinary dialogue highlighted the conference’s relevance and impact, establishing RCCC as a credible and emerging forum for advancing regional and global collaboration on climate change adaptation and resilience.
Through high-quality technical sessions, policy discussions, and collaborative networking opportunities, RCCC established itself as a dynamic platform for bridging research and practice. The success of the first edition laid a strong foundation for continued cross-regional collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective action toward building resilient and sustainable communities in the face of climate change.
Expert Scoping Team – IPCC AR7 WGI
Lead Author – IPCC AR6 WGI
Escuela Ambiental
Facultad de Ingeniería
Universidad de Antioquia
Colombia
Head of Science Team – IPCC AR6 WGI
Climate Applications Scientist
Actionable Climate Information Section, EOP-SCA
European Space Agency
United Kingdom
Innovation Manager
International Marine and Dredging Company (IMDC)
Belgium
Coastal Climate Impacts Modelling Specialist
Water Engineering & Management
Faculty of Engineering Technology
University of Twente
The Netherlands
Disaster Risk Management Specialist
Infrastructure Resilience Policy and Finance Unit
The World Bank
Expert Scoping Team – IPCC AR7 WGII
Lead Author – IPCC AR6 WGII
BRGM (French Geological Survey)
France
Expert Scoping Team – IPCC AR7 WGI
Head of Technical Support Unit – IPCC AR6 WGI
Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (CMCC)
Director, Predicting socio-economic outcomes
Risk Assessment and Adaptation Strategies
Italy
Former Chairperson
Marine Environment Protection Authority
Sri Lanka
Former Director General
Hydro informatics Institute of Thailand
Adjunct Faculty
Asian Institute of Technology
Conference Theme: “The Intersection of Climate Science, Adaptation, and Climate Financing: Focus on the Global South and Inclusivity”
The 1st Regional Climate Change Conference (RCCC 2025) invited original research, case studies, and practical insights aligned with the conference theme, “The Intersection of Climate Science, Adaptation, and Climate Financing: Focus on the Global South and Inclusivity,” encouraging multidisciplinary and solution-oriented contributions that addressed regional and global climate challenges.
Founder and President,
International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water- IndiaSpain
Date: 5th August 2025 | Time: 10.30am-11.30am IST
Pre-Conference Publication Workshop on Effective Writing of articles for journal Publication by Prof. Dr. Sadhan Kumar Ghosh Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, and Director General, Sustainable Development & Circular Economy Research Centre, Founder and President, International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water- India
University of Tohoku, Japan
IHE Delft, The Netherlands
Innovation Manager
International Marine and Dredging Company (IMDC)
Belgium
Senior Lecturer
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka
Senior Lecturer
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka
