ESCAP has launched a regional initiative “Climate Resilient and Inclusive Social Protection” (CRISP). This initiative aims to build a regional knowledge base on policies, strategies and tools that support the integration of social protection with climate adaptation and climate mitigation policies, helping countries build resilience against climate change events. By advancing climate-resilient social protection, CRISP contributes to safeguarding livelihoods, reducing vulnerabilities, and promoting inclusive and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.

The initial consultation workshop on CRISP was held from 10.00 to 12.00 hrs. on 25 August 2026 at UNCC. The workshop aimed to introduce the CRISP initiative, the regional conceptual framework, and the rationale for integrating climate change and social protection in the Thailand context. It presented the scope, approach, and four analytical components of the planned country study and discussed how the relative emphasis of each component would be tailored to Thailand. The meeting also provided an opportunity to gather inputs from government agencies on national priorities, ongoing initiatives, available data, and potential key informants, with particular attention to informal workers and women as cross-cutting priorities. Finally, it confirmed roles, coordination arrangements, and the next steps for the assignment, including the sequencing of subsequent workshops and national consultations.