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Champions group renews commitment to climate adaptation needs
… The group has also called on other climate finance-providing countries who share their objectives, to join them as champions of climate adaptation finance. During the course of UN climate negotiations … In addition, Finland has signed up to the principles of locally led adaptation , to help ensure that local communities are empowered to …
News, 13 November 2022
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Locally led adaptation – a time for action podcast
Article, 13 May 2021
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Europe needs transformational adaptation: lessons from the frontline
… and speed of change calls for a transformational approach to climate adaptation. And to be truly transformational, adaptation will need … the side events: ‘ Forging a climate-resilient Europe: learning from community-based adaptation practitioners outside Europe ’ at the 6th … of the adaptation challenges faced by communities and shared locally-led adaptation (LLA) key messages, and insights to inspire, inform and …
Insight, 16 August 2023
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Smallholder farmers: unsung giants of climate and nature investment
… a meeting to exchange lessons with his neighbouring farmers. Fighting climate change and biodiversity loss Florian takes immense pride in his work, as he pioneers farming approaches to help his family and community adapt to climate change impacts while also nurturing the … of land, producing over 30% of the global food supply.  A recent IIED-led survey that engaged more than 1,800 producers across 13 different …
Insight, 16 November 2023
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Urban living labs for resilience: scaling impact through the SECURe framework
… settlements face the greatest exposure and vulnerability. Locally-led technical solutions can help, but without inclusive governance and … to climate impacts often fail to scale. This project builds on the Adaptation Research Alliance’s (ARA) microgrants programme and the … development plans and climate solutions, and Foster a Southern-led community of practice able to influence policy and planning at scale. …
Project, 03 September 2025
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Ambition to achieve gender balance at international climate negotiations must be matched with finance
… Climate change is a global crisis that disproportionately affects women … to gender equality as the principal objective. Less than 3% of adaptation funds for LDCs is allocated to supporting gender equality in … expand climate-resilient income-generating activities Funding women-led climate adaptation projects such as climate-smart agriculture …
Insight, 10 October 2023
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Sharing knowledge on climate change adaptation in Brazil
Project, 14 May 2018
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Event highlights: CBA15 – 15th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change
… the highlights for each day of the 15th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change .  You can review the  full conference … Day 4 Day 3 Day 2 Day 1 Day 5 UK minister says enabling more locally led adaptation is a key UK aim for COP26  The UK's COP26 Adaptation and … Climate change …
Article, 14 June 2021
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The Green Climate Fund: time to shift focus to locally led adaptation
… only eight least developed countries (LDC) DAEs leading GCF-financed adaptation projects. GCF entities are accredited based on three … This leaves them with little scope to finance adaptation initiatives led by local actors, people and communities. To adapt effectively to the … to expand financial resource availability to local governments, community-based organisations, and other local actors; and the ADB’s …
Insight, 17 August 2020
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UK minister says enabling more locally led adaptation is a key aim for COP26
… Anne-Marie Trevelyan is the UK government's International Champion on Adaptation and Resilience for the COP26 presidency and Minister of State … the closing plenary of the  15th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA15)  via video … adaptation requires local leadership. So enabling more locally led adaptation, informed by inclusive plans, is a critical part of what …
News, 18 June 2021