Our work on resilient society places social vulnerability at the centre. We focus on locally led adaptation and tracking adaptation solutions on the ground that are scalable, systemic and involve the community.

Urban Informality
Urban informal housing and work contexts are especially vulnerable to climate change due to poor infrastructure, lack of services, and political disenfranchisement. Locally led solutions are essential for developing effective climate adaptation strategies for rising heat, urban floods and extreme weather events.

Health impact of Climate, particularly on vulnerable social groups
Smallholder farmers depend on rain-fed agriculture and are highly vulnerable to changing weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and unpredictable rainfall. Innovative strategies and policies are needed to support smallholder farmers in adapting to climate variability and ensuring food security.

Indigenous knowledge/ groups
Livelihoods of indigenous groups are closely tied to their natural environment. It is essential to empower these communities by honoring their traditional knowledge and ensuring their active participation in adaptation decision-making.

Rural livelihoods
Addressing the unique vulnerabilities of women, children, and the elderly requires a comprehensive understanding of the specific risks they face, along with tailored interventions that enhance their capacity to cope with and adapt to climate-related challenges.

When Discomfort Becomes Duty: ASHAs Under Heat Stress

India’s Heat Action Plans depend on ASHA workers as messengers and mobilisers. This blog examines how their labour absorbs escalating heat risk without protection, recognition, or care.

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Rethinking Success in Early Warning Systems from a Community Perspective

This report looks beyond technical performance to examine how warnings are understood, trusted, and acted upon in everyday life. Rethinking metrics from a community perspective is essential if EWS are to reduce risk where it matters most.

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From Ideas to Action: What Does It Take to Collaborate for Climate Adaptation?

In this blog, we reflect on the Ideas Collaborative -- an approach designed to reduce silos, build trust, and turn shared learning into meaningful collaboration for climate adaptation.

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