Enhancing cooperation to address cascading climate risks in the Hindu Kush Himalaya
Learn about the rationale for strengthening regional resilience to cascading climate risks in the HKH through this AWB discussion brief. It explores what a regional cooperation mechanism could consider and advance in policy and practice, proposing a set of potential areas for collaboration to move the discussions from the realm of ambition to action.
A Roadmap for African Resilience
Explore proposed key actions towards realizing an ambition of the African Union Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan (2022–2032) to “Enhance coordination between the Regional Economic Communities and Member States in addressing and managing transboundary and cascading climate risks” in this Adaptation Without Borders roadmap.
An African perspective on transboundary and cascading climate risks
Learn about how transboundary and cascading climate risks could impact different African regions, with a focus on East Africa, West Africa and Southern Africa, in this Adaptation Without Borders discussion brief. Also explore the role of national and regional adaptation plans in managing these risks.
Factsheet for young people: Water Resources Management, Floods and Disaster Risk Management
In this brief created by the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), learn why disaster risk reduction (DRR) and integrated water resource management (IWRM) are essential steps on the path to climate adaptation. This factsheet is part of a series presenting data from the GCA's flagship studies State and Trends in Adaptation in Africa 2021 and 2022.
Decoding buzzwords at SB58: what is transformational adaptation?
What does the term 'transformational adaptation' truly mean and how can it shape our future? Dive in as we decode this critical concept from the Bonn Climate Conference, SB58.
The Global Transboundary Climate Risk Report
Discover new evidence on ten transboundary climate risks of global importance that affect critical sectors and regions: from water resources in high mountain environments, to fish stocks in the open ocean, industrial supply chains, and energy and global finance systems, as well as human health, livelihoods, mobility patterns, and physical and mental well-being.
Transboundary Adaptation Learning Exchange (TALX)
The TALX project is an Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funded research project that aims to establish an innovative learning network to enable a cohesive approach for measuring and acti
Northern Ireland Environment Link (NIEL)
Northern Ireland Environment Link (NIEL) is the networking and forum body for organisations interested in the natural and built environment of Northern Ireland.
Climate Adaptation Partnership Network
Learn more about the Transboundary Adaptation Learning Exchange (TALX) project and The Climate Adaptation Partnership Framework which supports place-based adaptation across the Ireland and the UK. It provides practical actions to set up and further develop climate adaptation partnerships and includes inspiring case studies and links to a wide variety of tools and resources.
Adaptation Without Borders: A brief to participants in COP27
Discover key messages and recommendations on transboundary climate risks, and the action required at global, regional and national levels in this policy brief.
Questioning the scientific feasibility and policy relevance of assessing transboundary climate risks
Learn about the scientific feasibility and policy relevance of assessing transboundary climate risks through this short blog post. Discover important areas for future research to advance the incorporation of cascading climate risks and impacts into adaptation responses.
Rising to a New Challenge: A Protocol for Case-Study Research on Transboundary Climate Risk
This work aims to demonstrate why the transboundary nature of climate risk requires a distinct analytical approach and proposes a seven-step guide that aims to facilitate the exploration of transboundary climate risk through case-study-based research for adaptation.
Mountains Connect Interregional Workshop
The Mountains Connect Interregional Workshop brought together more than sixty participants from across the world's mountain regions to share and create new knowledge and experiences on adaptation and regional governance in mountain ranges.
Is the New IPCC Report a Game Changer for Adaptation? SEI's Response to AR6
Read SEI's response to the IPCC AR6 WGII report exploring what's new, what's missing and whether it is a game changer for adaptation.
Pastoralism, farming and a changing climate in the Sahel region
This case study sheds light on the adverse impacts of climate change for pastoral livelihoods in the Sahel region, and the need for regional coordination to build resilience in the region.
Taking Action Together for Resilient Mountain Communities in the South Caucasus
The regional session featured exchange on adaptation solutions, discussions of national and local adaptation plans and consultation on opportunities of regional dialogue and collaborative action.
A Critical Exploration of Adaptation Heuristics
Explore the validity and relevance of heuristics (rules of thumb used for decision-making) used by climate change adaptation practitioners.
Transboundary climate and adaptation risks in Africa: Perceptions from 2021
This publication documents how African policy-makers and experts perceive climate change and adaptation risks that have the potential for multi-country to regional consequences.
Climate risks to trade and food security: implications for policy
This policy brief presents insights from a groundbreaking assessment of climate risks to international trade in six major commodities.
How corn links Jamaica’s food supply to climate change in the US Midwest
This case study explores how Jamaica’s deep dependency on US maize affects both its economy and food security in a changing climate.
The transboundary implications of climate-related coastal migration: state of knowledge, factors of influence and policy pathways
This publication explores the transboundary implications of climate-related coastal migration and identifies the key policy pillars to facilitate adaptation and resilience in this context.
Launch of Adaptation Without Borders: A New Era in International Cooperation on Climate Change
This high-level event will launch a collaboration between the European Commission and Adaptation Without Borders, shine a spotlight on the implications of cross-border and cascading risks for climate diplomacy, and make the case for a new era of adaptation defined by global cooperation.
Caucasus Network for Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions
Caucasus Network for Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions (Sustainable Caucasus) is a non-government organization based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Climate change, trade, and global food security
This report provides a first systematic, quantitative assessment of transboundary climate risks to trade in major agricultural commodities – maize, rice, wheat, soy, sugar cane, and coffee.
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