Veranstaltungsberichte

Strengthening Climate Governance at the Local Level in Sri Lanka

KAS and IDAG conclude their local climate-governance initiative with a pilot council workshop in Beruwala and a high-level final conference in Colombo

KAS and IDAG concluded their local climate-governance initiative in Sri Lanka with a pilot council workshop in Beruwala and a final conference in Colombo. The events explored how stronger institutions, political cooperation and community participation can turn climate awareness into sustained local action.

KAS at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia: Youth Leadership and Climate Action

KAS Political Dialogue Asia participated in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

COP17 brought together political decision-makers, international organisations, environmental experts, civil society representatives and young people to address land degradation, desertification, drought and climate resilience.

The Pacific Alliance, ASEAN and the Evolving Landscape of Cross-Pacific Economic Relations

Experts from Asia, Latin America and Europe explored how ASEAN and the Pacific Alliance can deepen trade, investment and cross-Pacific cooperation.

The seminar brought together diplomats, policymakers, academics and business representatives to examine opportunities and challenges in cross-Pacific economic cooperation. Discussions highlighted the importance of stronger institutional links, business networks and targeted collaboration across key sectors.

From Scholars to Changemakers: Strengthening Youth Leadership Across Asia

KAS scholars and young leaders from South and Southeast Asia met in Singapore to exchange views on leadership, democracy, security, climate action and regional cooperation.

What does it take for young people to turn ideas into meaningful action? This regional programme created a space for emerging leaders to learn from one another, build new connections and explore how they can contribute to positive change across Asia.

World Environment Day -SAYS

To commemorate World Environment Day 2026, South Asian Youth for SDGs (SAYS) organized a series of youth-led climate education and awareness initiatives across Bangladesh, India, and Nepal, engaging more than 100 students.

Climate Action Initiatives in Nepal with Climate Action Nepal & South Asian Youth for SDGs

Riverside Cleanup Initiative and Climate Smart Club Launch in Chitrasari, Chitwan

EU Day & Climate Change & Disaster Management in Nepal

Youth Workshop on Climate Change

KAS Political Dialogue Asia was pleased to join the Europe Day celebrations in Nepal together with partners, scholars, and young changemakers working towards a more sustainable future.

Engaging Local Voices: Understanding Climate Change Impacts with the Bote Community in Chitwan

Climate Dialogue: KAS - Bote Community in Chitwan, Nepal

In partnership with Climate Action Nepal, led by Ujjwal Upadhyay, South Asian Youth for SDGs (SAYS) together with KAS Political Dialogue Asia represented by Jonas Nitschke and Megha Sarmah engaged with representatives of the Bote community in Chitwan to better understand the local impacts of climate change.

EU-SG Dialogue on Clean and Safe Energy: 40th Anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster

EU-SG Dialogue

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Political Dialogue Asia, together with the Embassy of Ukraine in Singapore, organized an expert exchange marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.

Strengthening Climate Governance at the Local Level

KAS-IDAG Workshop

The Political Dialogue Asia of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, in partnership with the Institute of Democracy and Governance (IDAG) and the Western Province of Sri Lanka, successfully conducted a two-day residential capacity-building workshop for local government officials from the Kalutara District. The workshop created a valuable platform to strengthen climate governance at the local level, enhance evidence-based policy-making, and promote sustainable development by empowering local authorities in responding effectively to climate-related challenges. Sri Lanka is already experiencing the severe impacts of climate change, including more intense and erratic rainfall, flooding, coastal erosion, and landslides. The Kalutara District, located in Sri Lanka’s wet zone and along the western coastline, is particularly vulnerable. In late 2025, Cyclone Ditwah caused widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and displacement across many parts of the country, including the Western Province. In Kalutara, river flooding and extreme rainfall repeatedly affected communities, livelihoods, and local public services—underscoring the urgent need to strengthen climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and local governance capacities.