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South Africa proposes global goal for adaptation at pre-Cop26 ministerial
Environment minister Barbara Creecy called for quantifiable improvements in resilience to climate impacts, to give the adaptation agenda the same weight as emissions cuts
Row erupts at Green Climate Fund over who defines climate adaptation
Two adaptation projects didn’t make it pass the UN’s flagship fund’s technical panel, while board members decide to partner with a fossil fuel backing Japanese bank
Video: How the Adaptation Fund is working to restore our Earth
The Fund works in all regions of the Global South, building resilience in communities affected by the climate crisis
UK pledges to make scaling up adaptation finance a priority at G7 summit
At a ministerial meeting of donor and developing countries, the UK said it would aim to secure additional financial support for vulnerable nations by June
John Kerry promises ‘significantly’ more climate finance at adaptation summit
Presidential climate envoy John Kerry said the US would work to protect the vulnerable and make amends for a four-year absence from international climate action
Will the global Climate Adaptation Summit create space for systemic change?
Sponsored content: An online summit on adaptation gives a chance to showcase and build on efforts to devolve funding and responsibility to the community level
Rich nations accused of inflating climate adaptation finance figures
Japan labelled loans for roads and bridges as “climate adaptation” finance, while the World Bank counted support for Nepal to rebuild from an earthquake
In Bangladesh, the marginalised Munda face extra barriers to climate adaptation
Shut off from microfinance and benefits, members of the Hindu minority in coastal Bangladesh have struggled to rebuild their lives after Cyclone Amphan
OECD: One-fifth of climate finance goes to adaptation as share of loans grows
Donor countries mobilised $78.9 billion of climate aid in 2018, but developing nations are expected to pay back nearly three quarters of the money
Climate change adaptation projects continue amid coronavirus pandemic
Sponsored content: From Honduras to Uzbekistan, the Adaptation Fund is helping countries build resilience to environmental, health and economic challenges
Centre for women-led climate adaptation breaks ground in Uganda
Sponsored content: A community hub in Tororo, eastern Uganda, will provide an inclusive space for women to build resilience to the impacts of climate change
Ecosystem-based adaptation project reduces flood risk in Seychelles
Sponsored content: Nature-based solutions have huge potential to help communities cope with the impacts of climate change
Learning and sharing is key to climate adaptation and resilience building
Sponsored content: With over 90 countries involved in Adaptation Fund activities, a rich knowledge base has been created for countries
Stakeholders push for progress on France’s climate adaptation plans
Politicians, citizens and experts meet to discuss how and why France must invest more heavily in climate adaptation after report warns of major national impacts
Scaling up: How the benefits of adaptation funding can be multiplied
Sponsored content: Projects in Samoa and Ethiopia show how access to adaptation funding can build more climate resilient communities in the long term
Only one-fifth of climate finance going to adaptation, finds OECD
Donors overwhelmingly favour supporting projects that cut emissions rather than cope with the impacts of climate change, despite calls for parity
Beekeepers and seaweed farmers bring entrepreneurial flair to climate adaptation
Sponsored content: Community workers from around the world exchange stories of adapting to extreme weather in ways that promote development and self-reliance
Climate adaptation cash is failing to reach the poorest, here’s how to fix it
To ensure the most vulnerable communities get the help they need, the Green Climate Fund must look to the already existing adaptation funds
Netherlands invests €1m in global climate adaptation centre
Dutch join forces with Japan, UN among leading donors for project aimed at helping countries understand how they can cope with climate impacts
Russia starts work on climate adaptation strategy
Kremlin wants new plan by mid-2018, as brief sent to regions highlights focus on extreme weather events, permafrost thawing