This article summarizes the discussions that took place at the CBA10 international conference, which this year had an urban focus, with the theme of ‘enhancing urban community resilience’
This briefing paper summarises a study by IIED analysing (a) how much support reaches local people and (b) the quality of this support, as measured against ten principles
This participatory learning-tools handbook provides a comprehensive overview of community-based adaptation to climate change, and what is meant by 'good' participation.
This document provides guidance on developing local level indicators for climate change adaptation from the perspectives of children and their communities.
A handbook developed to assess the the underlying drivers of vulnerability in communities and what kinds of climate extremes and disasters (e.g. rapid or slow onset) communities are exposed to.
This paper underscores how measures to increase climate change resilience must view food, energy, water and waste management systems as interconnected and mutually dependent.
The 9th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA9) took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from April 24-30 2015. These are the conference proceedings.
USAID Mekong ARCC is implementing approaches to build local level adaptive capacity and resilience within rural communities across the lower Mekong basin countries.
SIFOR is working to stem the loss of traditional knowledge and agricultural techniques by strengthening communities’ capacity to innovate through participatory action-research.
The Mountain Societies Development Support Programme, designed & facilitated a CCA programme to build local adaptive capacity among agro-pastoral villages in Kyrgyzstan.
The 9th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA9) took place in Nairobi, Kenya in April 2015. Posters from conference will be added to GICBA, so keep an eye on this space!
Abstract for open access article in Climate and Development journal Climate change creates widespread risks for food production. As climate impacts are often locally specific, it is imperative that...
Recent research published in the Climate and Development journal suggests using a child-centered approach to community-based adaptation (CBA) for policy planning.
Summary This new film, directed by Krishnendu Bose and commissioned by CDKN, follows the Nahi women in their daily fight against climate change impacts. It shows how resourceful these women are in a...
A collection of 16 CARE International CBA case studies This report outlines the practical lessons learned by CARE about Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) to climate change, and explores how elements...
In this video, city officials, citizens, scientists and ICLEI experts from India, the Philippines and Europe share their reflections on the consequences of climate change at local level. The video...
Summary The impacts of climate change are context specific and the resources and capacity available for adaptation are locally defined. As a result, adaptation activities must be localised. However,...
The Kathmandu Declaration on Financing Local Adaptation calls on developed countries to urgently increase funding for community-based adaptation and ensure that it reaches local communities.
Two emerging approaches to adaptation have gained currency over the past few years, namely Community-based Adaptation (CBA) and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EBA). Each has its specific emphasis, the...
Conference description What are the latest developments in community-based adaptation financing, planning and best practices? IIED's 8th Annual Community Based Adaptation Conference (CBA8) aims to...
We are interested in knowing where CRiSTAL has been applied and sharing this information with a wider audience to help you see who has done what, and where. If you would like to share your CRiSTAL...
This report summarises the outcomes of a community workshop held in Chololo on 2 August 2013. The purpose of the workshop was to assess the effectiveness, gender friendliness, and affordability of...