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Woman waling with crutches steps outside a hut to a flooded road
New solidarity funds could ringfence finance for loss and damage
… Deep and irreversible loss and damage from the impacts of climate change is devastating lives across the world: climate and … Germany did during the 2021 summer floods . But the destruction of livelihoods, economies and ecosystems persist, and countries like … loss and damage, on top of that which is purposed for mitigation, for adaptation or for development. Yet much  much more financing is needed: …
Insight, 08 November 2021
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City adaptation strategies: recognising livelihood struggles of migrant workers in India
… This paper examines the adaptation strategies of migrant workers to diverse livelihood risks and … study that examined the vulnerability contexts of migrant workers to climate change and health inequities in three cities: Kochi, Surat and Mumbai. … City adaptation strategies: recognising livelihood struggles of migrant …
Publication, 01 June 2015
People bending over a field of crops
Framework guides local governments towards people-led climate-resilient development
… Over the last 15 years, as the climate crisis has deepened, threatening livelihoods and damaging ecosystems, national governments have stepped … climate risks into their development policies and plans. Climate adaptation and resilience have climbed the political agenda  becoming … Climate change … Framework guides local governments towards people-led climate-resilient development …
Insight, 04 August 2021
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Radical adaptation in agriculture: tackling the roots of climate vulnerability
… As climate change pushes livestock, crop and tree production systems … may seek more comprehensive solutions. Examples of truly radical adaptation — pre-emptive actions at scale that address the root causes … communities and industries that are transforming agricultural livelihoods. Case studies show that local experience, combined with …
Publication, 01 September 2015
A green mangrove forest on the edge of a lake, with the roots of the mangroves exposed
Nature-based solutions: building blocks for green recovery and climate action in least developed countries
… in calling for actions that address the loss of nature together with climate change. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate … Measures that draw on the power of nature to support mitigation and adaptation are increasingly featured in Nationally Determined … to enable communities to sustainably use nature for diversified local livelihoods and incomes to better withstand any future crises. Bridging …
Insight, 31 August 2021
Mountains such as the Andes, in Peru, are among the regions most affected by climate change (Photo: David Stanley via Creative Commons http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
Indigenous spiritual values guide climate change adaptation in mountain communities
… will exchange experiences and good practices on food security and climate change adaptation in mountain environments, that are rooted in indigenous … the delicate balance of mountain ecosystems and the food security and livelihoods of mountain people. Mountains are also home to many of the … Climate change …
News, 25 April 2014
An illustration with a speech bubble: "We're dealing with multiple intertwined crises" with scales and illustrations depicting climate change, COVID-19, rising inequalities and biodiversity loss
A green recovery from COVID-19? Not without climate, nature and development solutions
… A video recording of the event during London Climate Action Week. This is also available on IIED's YouTube channel . … nuanced responses. Kimaren Ole Riamit, founder-director of Indigenous Livelihoods Enhancement Partners , called for investing in locally-led … lessons for strengthening devolved climate finance Is ecosystem-based adaptation effective? Perceptions and lessons learned from 13 project …
Insight, 26 November 2020
A group of people sit in a circle outside on grass.
Engaging citizens for socially just climate action
… challenges of poverty, inequality, nature degradation and climate change requires mechanisms that enable people to engage actively … decision making. Policies to promote low carbon growth and climate adaptation in both developed and developing countries have strong … social protection programmes, institutions and policies that sustain livelihoods – while plotting an ambitious course to decarbonisation, …
Project, 15 October 2020
Farmer standing in a field of crops.
Costing and planning of agriculture's adaptation to climate change
… 'Building our common future' set out the food security and climate change challenge. This challenge was how to double food production to … and reforms to the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Investments in adaptation needed to avoid 'locking' countries into a high emissions … Climate change …
Project, 23 June 2011
A Rwandan farmer checks his coffee beans. A banana tree is visible behind him.
Rwanda: test case on international commitment to financing climate change adaptation?
… mountainous landscape, makes Rwanda particularly vulnerable to climate variability and change . There is very little detailed … which could have significant impacts on crop yields and rural livelihoods. Food security will be an issue as staple crops, such as … climate change It is notoriously difficult to estimate the costs of adaptation as this depends on what is classified as “development” and …
Insight, 06 March 2013