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.

From Chai to Change - Everyday Climate Conversations Driving Urban Resilience

Resilient cities develop not only as a result of top-down regulations but also as a result of the voices and collective will of regular citizens who think that their little conversations can have a significant impact on the environment.

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Community-driven Heat Solutions Compendium

This compendium contains solutions that have been piloted by communities across the Global South—solutions that are ready to be scaled globally with support from the broader adaptation community.

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Metrics with Meaning: How Local Metrics Transform Climate Adaptation Success

Real resilience is not found in numbers, it lies in understanding the lives of those impacted. This is why developing context specific metrics matters.

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