This report analyzed nearly 300 nature-based solutions (NBS) projects across sub-Saharan Africa from 2012 to 2023. It offers a comprehensive overview of NBS in the region: what climate resilience objectives projects are addressing, where projects are occurring and at what scale, how they are funded, and intended co-benefits. It also provides recommendations to scale NBS […]
Produced in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization and the Australian National University, this white paper calls for urgent action to strengthen collaboration, spark innovation and safeguard communities and economies from escalating climate risks. Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and severity, posing growing threats to lives, infrastructure and economies worldwide. Early warning systems
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Author: Global Center on Adaptation This year’s Stories of Resilience lays out the need for urgent and rapid reform in how global and national climate finance is delivered, in the power dynamics between providers and recipients, and in how success is measured. Read the report to find out what global and national systems are doing
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Effective emergency preparedness for flooding and drought: A guide for cities Implementation Guides – October 2024 DARAJA Case Study, pp. 25-26 Climate-related hazards are growing in intensity and frequency, causing significant loss and damage in cities around the world. Successful emergency preparedness, including the use of early warning systems, is critical to enabling cities and
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Cities as Hubs for Climate Action Cities are both the victims of climate change and among its worst offenders: though disproportionately exposed to its impacts, they are also responsible for generating a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions. From flooding to heatwaves, powerful storms to drought, urban areas frequently find themselves on the frontline
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