APEC Climate Center to Host 2025 APEC Climate Symposium in Busan to Mark 20th Anniversary of Its Establishment > 환경

BUSAN--(Korea Newswire)--The APEC Climate Center (APCC), in collaboration with the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) and the Busan Metropolitan Government, hosted the 2025 APEC Climate Symposium from August 7 to 8, 2025, at BEXCO Convention Hall in Busan. This year's symposium also marked a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of APCC’s establishment.

Held under the theme,

the symposium aimed to strengthen climate crisis response capabilities and explore collaborative strategies for a sustainable future across the Asia-Pacific region. Approximately 150 participants—including meteorologists, climate experts, and government officials from APEC member economies—were in attendance.

The APEC Climate Symposium is an annual academic forum organized with the support of the APEC host economy, with its theme aligned to APEC’s key priorities. As South Korea assumes the role of APEC host in 2025, this year’s symposium reflected Korea’s focus on regional cooperation and sustainability.

· The event commenced with

by

, Acting Executive Director of APCC.

were delivered by

, Vice Mayor for Administrative Affairs of Busan Metropolitan City, and

, Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).

A series of

followed:

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, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat (via video)

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, Minister of Science and ICT (via video)

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, Chair of the Environment and Labor Committee of the National Assembly (via video)

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, Member of the National Assembly

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, Former Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

The ceremony featured a

, highlighting its major milestones and achievements, while also presenting its

.

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Centered on the theme

the keynote session featured a video message by Dr. Jim Skea, IPCC Chair. Dr. Axel Timmermann, Director of the IBS Center for Climate Physics, presented the latest research on climate change impacts and future scenarios in the Asia-Pacific region, setting the tone for subsequent discussions on climate resilience strategies.

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Global climate experts shared cutting-edge research on extreme weather events, seasonal to decadal prediction technologies (3-6 months and beyond), the use of AI and big data, and strategies for communicating uncertainty in forecasts. The session also explored how scientific insights can be effectively translated into actionable policy.

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Discussions focused on the socio-economic value of climate information and sector-specific adaptation strategies in areas such as agriculture, disaster risk management, and public health. Innovative approaches to building resilience—particularly those involving AI applications and international cooperation—were presented and discussed.

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Experts and stakeholders discussed how to strengthen links between climate information providers and end-users in the Asia-Pacific, emphasizing the importance of public-private-academic partnerships. The session highlighted the need for integrated approaches and shared practical models for sustainable regional cooperation.

said Dr. Hyungjin Kim, Acting Executive Director of APCC.

The APCC works to enhance the socio-economic well-being of APEC member economies by promoting cooperation in the development of climate monitoring and prediction technologies and the effective use of climate information. APCC produces and distributes high-quality multi-model ensemble (MME) forecasts developed in collaboration with 16 operational institutes from 11 countries, and actively supports both global and regional climate initiatives.

Website: https://apcc21.org

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