The session was opened by Ms Christie Lee, Director of the Programmes Division at the Singapore International Foundation, who emphasised SEAPAW’s mission to co-create solutions that are actionable, locally grounded and globally relevant.

The panel stressed key priorities for the region, including treating resilience as a shared economic risk, improving risk recognition, advancing nature-based solutions, engaging communities and investing across sectors. The session also introduced the initial framing of the Flood Damage Reduction Roadmap, calling for coordinated, system-wide action on rising flood risks.

The panel was moderated by Mr Dave Sivaprasad, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group. Panellists included:

• Ms Amy Barnes, Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategy, Marsh 
• Mr Calvin Chong, Divisional Director, Energy and Climate Policy, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore 
• Prof Goh Hong Ching, Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Malaya 
• Mr Rueban Manokara, Global Lead, Carbon Finance and Markets Taskforce, WWF 

Catch a replay of the panel here.

Photo credit: COP30 Singapore Pavilion

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In addition, SEAPAW contributed to discussions in other national platforms at COP30, reflecting its expanding regional partnerships and commitment to strengthening Southeast Asia’s voice in global climate and water dialogues.

At the Thailand Pavilion, SEAPAW participated in a panel titled “Water in Crisis: Collaboration and Precipitation Enhancement for Climate Resilience.” The discussion explored the role of collaboration, precipitation enhancement technologies and inclusive water governance in strengthening climate resilience. Panellists highlighted the importance of cross-sector partnerships, innovation and regional knowledge exchange in addressing growing water insecurity across Southeast Asia.

The session was moderated by Mr Thanapong Duangmanee, Director of Environmental Policy, Mae Fah Luang Foundation. Panellists included:

• Mr Rangsan Budmuang, Director, Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation 
• Ms Christie Lee, Director of the Programmes Division, Singapore International Foundation; Programme Director, SEAPAW 
• Mr Patinya Roakratsiri, Plan and Policy Analyst, Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation 
• Ms Sabina Voogd, Senior Policy Advisor, Simavi