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A young woman arranges clothes on the clothesline of her house, which floats on water, while in the distance there is a built-up area and high-rise buildings.
UN publishes global stocktake report
… are making to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and adapt to the climate change that we have unleashed. “It’s hardly surprising that moving … response to this crisis, more and more of us will find our homes, livelihoods and loved ones threatened by wildfires, heatwaves and … Climate change …
News, 08 September 2023
Aerial view of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Demanding urgent responses to the loss and damage caused by climate change
… Climate change is causing devastation across the world, with the least … They have passed the point of being dealt with through mitigation or adaptation. Research highlights the urgent need to address loss and … level rise, mudslides, landslides and more are destroying lives and livelihoods in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown. How the erosion of …
Article, 01 March 2021
Two women harvest crops in a field
Principles for locally led adaptation
… Empowering local stakeholders to lead in adapting to climate change gives communities on the frontline of climate impacts a voice in decisions that directly affect their lives and livelihoods. Locally led adaptation can be more effective than adaptation interventions run in a … Climate change … Principles for locally led adaptation …
Article, 21 January 2021
Aerial view of Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
Demanding attention for the loss and damage from climate change
… Climate change is causing devastation across the world – with the least … (LDCs), despite having made the smallest contribution to the climate crisis, suffering the worst of its impacts. Some of these … level rise, mudslides, landslides and more are destroying lives and livelihoods in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown.   How the erosion of …
Article, 01 March 2021
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Loss and damage – recognising the costs of climate change: Make Change Happen podcast episode 10
… IIED’s ‘Make Change Happen’ podcast provides an opportunity to hear our … of the controversies surrounding this hotly contested term in the climate change community.  Hosted by  Liz Carlile , this … measure, but still have a significant impact on people’s lives and livelihoods. “They’re not just the loss of land or biodiversity, they …
Article, 02 March 2021
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Overheating cities: lessons from informal settlements in Dar es Salaam
… people living in informal settlements, reduces the effectiveness of adaptation measures for vulnerable populations. This briefing draws on … which reveal the effects of rising temperatures on residents’ health, livelihoods and education. The findings can inform targeted and … Climate change …
Publication, 20 August 2025
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IPCC publishes its Sixth Assessment Synthesis Report
… “We are seeing first-hand the cost of inaction on climate change. While many rich countries are suffering a cost-of-living crisis, … who have done the least to cause this, are losing their lives and livelihoods as the rains fail, the heat ramps up and drinking water … Climate change …
News, 20 March 2023
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Building resilience for cotton farmers in India: evidence from Gujarat and Maharashtra
… The cotton sector is crucial for India’s economy and supports the livelihoods of approximately six million farmers. However, climate change – specifically more frequent periods of extreme heat – … The links between crop insurance and other risk reduction and adaptation measures, including government programmes and community-led …
Publication, 30 September 2024
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CBA14 opens with LDC chair call for greater ambition on climate change
… The 14th International Conference on Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA14) was today (21 September) opened by Sonam P. … in California, intense flooding has damaged homes and destroyed livelihoods in Sudan, India, Yemen, Bangladesh and many more other … Climate change … CBA14 opens with LDC chair call for greater ambition on climate change …
News, 21 September 2020
Nature landscape of a forest and a lake.
Author Q&A: A framework for assessing the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation
… Hannah Reid is a consultant with IIED's Climate Change research group and biodiversity team. Alongside Amanda … for assessing the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation' in the book ' Resilience: The Science of Adaptation to … people are more dependent on natural resources for their lives and livelihoods. EbA involves the restoration and protection of biodiversity …
Article, 23 November 2020