Climate change adaptation planning, research and practice.
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In appreciation of Prof Saleemul Huq (1952-2023)
"His work for climate justice was tireless and we all have a responsibility to take that work forward”. We want to express our profound sadness at the passing of Prof Saleemul Huq, who was a tireless and inspiring champion for climate change adaptation and capacity-building for vulnerable people and communities worldwide.
Watch this webinar to learn more about 'just adaptation'
This webinar, co-organised by weADAPT and SEI on 27 September 2023, discusses insights from experts from around the world about how to foster “just adaptation” at a time of escalating climate risks.
weADAPT's 15th Anniversary: The Future of Climate Change Adaptation
SEI marked the 20th anniversary of the Oxford Centre and the 15th anniversary of weADAPT with an event that addressed goals for and barriers to adaptation, and ideas to achieve greater progress.
weADAPT at 15: How Research, Policy and Practice Community Members Use the Platform
How has weADAPT's community used the platform during the last 15 years? What impacts have been made? Learn about all of this and more in this article.
Mapping the Evolution and Current Trends in Climate Change Adaptation Science
This study provides a review of climate change adaptation science literature that spans from the first publication in 1978 to mid-2020. It identifies the underpinning foundations, leading authors, countries and organisations, as well as dominant research themes and priorities, and explores how these have changed over time.
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Climate-resilient development for Somalia
This report outlines ways that policymakers in Somalia can increase access to climate finance and better integrate adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk management in socioeconomic development.
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UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2023.
UNEP’s Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Underfinanced. Underprepared – Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed finds that progress on climate adaptation is slowing when it should be accelerating to catch up with rising climate change impacts.
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Prioritizing and incorporating gender-responsive adaptation action
Read this policy brief to learn how to develop and implement gender-responsive adaptation action, taking into consideration the different national circumstances and cultural values.
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Adaptation-related events at COP28 (all available to follow/stream online)
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Shining a light for biodiversity – four perspectives to the life that sustains us. Four hybrid sessions.
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View climate adaptation projects plotted on a global map, browsable by theme or network. Find out who is doing what, and where, alongside climate station data.
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