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CONFERENCE EVALUATION67CONFERENCE EVALUATIONSeventy-six participants responded to the ICCCIAFES evaluation forms. The conference was evaluatedon a number of areas, namely, clarity and achievement of objectives, time allotment, content/topics,and administrative arrangements. Participants were asked to rate each item from 1 to 5, with 5 beingthe highest. Aside from being asked to elaborate on their ratings, the participants were also requestedto accomplish a separate one-page feedback form for additional comments and suggestions.Clarity of Objectives/Achievement of ObjectivesParticipants generally found the conference objectives to be clear (42%-59%) and very clear (37%-53%). Likewise, most of them assessed each of the objectives to be achieved (33%-49%) and fullyachieved (41%-59%).Table 1.Comparison between clarity of objectives (C) and achievement of objectives (A).Objectives1. Exchange state-of-theart knowledge onclimate change science2. Gather scientificinformation andexperience related tofood and environmentalsecurity in SoutheastAsia3. Identify locationspecificknowledge andadaptation strategiesthat may be upscaled toother regions4. Promote partnershipsand linkages forcollaborative activitieson climate changeadaptation2=UnclearN.B. No respondent gave a rating of 1 (C= very unclear; A= unachieved).3=Not sure4=Clear/Achieved5=Very clear/Fully AchievedFreq % Freq % Freq % Freq %C 39 51.32 37 48.68A 5 6.58 25 32.89 45 59.21C 3 3.95 45 59.21 28 36.84A 2 2.63 6 7.89 28 36.84 39 51.32C 7 9.21 36 47.37 33 43.42A 6 7.89 37 48.68 31 40.79C 1 1.32 3 3.95 32 42.11 40 52.63A 1 1.32 3 3.95 30 39.47 41 53.95Participants considered the conference as highly beneficial, relevant, and timely – that it provided agood venue for experts, academicians, and practitioners to learn and share ideas, new knowledge,and good practices on climate change impacts adaptation and mitigation. ICCCIAFES according tothem likewise presented opportunities for networking, exploring linkages and collaboration with otherinstitutions, and providing valuable information on funding opportunities and other resources.International Conference on Climate Change Impactsand Adaptation for Food and Environmental SecurityConference Summary Report