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🔷 What is actually climate change adaptation and whose views (on what it is) are reflected in the quest for solutions? This article 🌿by Marta Olazabal, Ana Terra Amorim-Maia, Cecilia Alda Vidal, Sean Goodwin reminds us that rushing into solutions and forgetting the fundamentals of a social process may lead to failure. The article explains how imaginaries of adaptation 🍃shape how adaptation is planned and executed. These imaginaries influence #policy, investment, and #governance 🏛. It also highlights how without inclusive participation, such adaptation planning can promote perspectives that further reinforce inequalities and marginalization. Current adaptation 🍀 approaches often rely on top-down methods 📶 which sometimes standardize processes, actors, and solutions. This not only limits the scope for #innovative and context-specific #interventions but also overlooks pluralistic 🔅 #knowledge that is critical for addressing local #vulnerabilities. Such approaches fail to produce flexible, evolving responses to community needs. The article suggests that adaptation needs to move beyond these restrictive practices to foster more inclusive and #resilient interventions 🔆. By embracing diverse knowledge #systems, encouraging experimentation, and acknowledging the complexity of adaptation 🍂, we can overcome structural limits and cultivate pluralistic, bottom-up solutions 🌐, such as everyday adaptations and nature-based solutions (NbS), that truly address evolving societal needs and expectations 💫. Follow the link 🔗below to read the full article ⤵: https://lnkd.in/dghEJTX8 ✨PlanAdapt's Co-Adaptation Lab is a network that brings together fellows with different expertise work together to innovate adaptation. Our recently 📄published blog highlights some of our insights over the last three years. Follow this link🔗to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmz37RXc

🌍 Are you working in a #climaterisk hotspot and seeking innovative solutions for #climate adaptation? Let’s collaborate! 🙌 At PlanAdapt, we’ve spent over three years developing the #Climate Co-Adaptation Lab - a space designed to co-create climate adaptation solutions. We’re looking to connect our innovation processes directly with the needs and challenges faced in the world’s most #climate-vulnerable regions. Areas and communities that struggle with too much/ too little water, new health challenges, reduction of income due to changing climatic conditions and more 💧 🌽 We believe real impact happens when #local challenges meet diverse expertise and collaborative innovation. By linking #place-based engagement in climate risk hotspots with our global network of innovators, experts & researchers, we aim to develop practical, scalable solutions that respond to your community’s unique climate risks 🤝 If you're on the frontlines of climate change and want to work with international researchers and innovators to create solutions that matter in your context, let’s join forces. Together, we can co-create, test, and implement #climateadaptation strategies that can make a real difference in the communities most affected. 👉 Learn more about how we can collaborate and the Lab here: https://lnkd.in/gmz37RXc Tondelo Gungulundi, Susan Nanduddu, Ronald Ndesanjo, Eric HUBBARD, Sushila Pandit, Saul Daniel Ddumba, PhD, Christian MURAGIJIMANA, Tracy C. Kajumba, Heather McGray, Dr. Joanes Atela, Katharine Vincent, Esperanza Karaho #ClimateAdaptation #Innovation #Collaboration #ClimateChange #ClimateRisk #LearningAndDevelopment #CoCreation #ClimateLab #ClimateSolutions #SocialImpact #LocalInnovation #SocialInnovation

🌟Introducing Christian MURAGIJIMANA, our newest PlanAdapt Fellow! 🌟 Based in Kigali, Rwanda, Christian brings over 9 years of experience in climate change adaptation, focusing on #WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) and Climate Resilience. As the Director of Health Strategy at the Hope Assistance Foundation, Christian is passionate about crafting locally-driven, inclusive public health solutions that intersect with #climateadaptation 🌍. Christian's previous role as Africa Regional Director at Virridy saw him championing cutting-edge IoT-driven systems to enhance water security and sustainability in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands. His work now revolves around empowering vulnerable communities to better manage #climaterisks, particularly through community-centered approaches that integrate both modern technologies and cultural knowledge.🌿 🎓 Christian holds a BSc in Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Rwanda and an MSc in Public Health from the University of Eastern Finland. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Public Health in Humanitarian Crises at the University of Eastern Finland, focusing on the intersection of climate change, cultural significance of health, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) to create sustainable adaptation strategies 📚. We’re thrilled to have Christian as part of the PlanAdapt team! 🚀 🔍 Curious to learn more about Christian? 🌐 Follow this link: https://bit.ly/47Qm2g9 💡Want to join our great team of #Fellows? Learn more here:  🔗 https://lnkd.in/dn87mMQ4 #ClimateAdaptation #WASH #PublicHealth #ClimateResilience #IoT #TEK #ClimateChange #WaterSecurity #CommunityBasedAdaptation #ClimateRisks

🌟 Welcome to the PlanAdapt team, Alice Altmayer! 🌟 We’re excited to introduce Alice, our new Intern in Research, Collaboration & Innovation – Climate Risk Management, Climate Adaptation. Originally from Paris and now based in London, Alice is passionate about connecting #climateadaptation with #disasterriskreduction. She’s particularly interested in how local social dynamics shape inclusive adaptation practices. Alice holds a BA from King's College London and is completing her MSc in Risk, Disaster, and Resilience at the UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR). Previously, she has interned with ECODECISION, contributing to marine biodiversity protection and sustainable water management. She has also worked on #climatepolicy initiatives focused on social and environmental justice ⚖ We’re thrilled to have Alice on board! 🌍💡 You can find her profile here: https://lnkd.in/gr-pS7ZV #WelcomeToTheTeam #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateChange #DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateResilience #CCA #DRR #ClimateRisk #ClimateJustice

In Kigali, Rwanda, over 45 experts have gathered for the #Gender and Social Inclusion Workshop, sharing inspiring insights on advancing gender-transformative approaches in the CLARE Programme. The discussions around #GenderEquality and Inclusion (GEI) are truly powerful, highlighting the importance of collaboration and learning. We are happy for our continued collaboration with African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and International Development Research Centre (IDRC) that has made this exchange possible! #PlanAdapt #ClimateAdaptation #GenderEquality #InclusiveDevelopment

🌍 Calling all development donors, philanthropic foundations, and impact investors: Are you ready to help drive social innovation for climate adaptation in the #GlobalSouth?   We invite you to explore the #Climate Co-Adaptation Lab - an innovative platform that has flourished over the past 3.5 years into a dynamic space for #collaboration, #ideation and transformative learning. Here, we focus on pioneering smarter, more effective solutions to the pressing challenges of #climateadaptation. Our lab is more than just a space; it’s a thriving community where diverse perspectives and co-creation can fuel real-world impact ⚡   🔹 Innovation Through Diversity: The Lab brings together professionals with varied cultural, disciplinary, and sectoral backgrounds, breaking down traditional silos and enhancing our collective wisdom and ability to innovate for climate adaptation. 🔹 Unlocking Hidden #Innovation Potential: We are fostering a new generation of 'Adaptation Innovation Brokers' who work at the intersection of global climate challenges and local needs. Not only are we tapping into this potential, but we are also building it! 🔑 🔹 Social Impact Focus in #ClimateRisk Hotspots: The Lab community connects a culturally and disciplinary diverse set of global adaptation innovators with local partners (and place-based innovation processes and indigenous knowledge) in climate risk hotspots, particularly in the Global South 🌆 🔹 Ambition to Move from Pilot to Scale: We’re seeking strategic partnerships and support to help us improve and scale the Lab and generate greater societal impact. If this resonates with you, we’d love to connect!   We invite you to read our latest blog post to learn more about our journey and how you can join us. 🌍 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gmz37RXc   To all funders and investors out there: Please get in touch if our approach speaks to you. We would be delighted to build new and exciting partnerships! 🤝 Bruce Currie-Alder, Heidi Braun, Georgina Cundill Kemp, Steven Prager, Manuela Di Mauro, Ian Povey-Hall, Frank Kumli, Daniel Großbröhmer, John Firth, Anne Katrine Buch Vedstesen, Berghof Foundation, Heather McGray, Jason Spensley, Bertha Earth Foundation, Shockwave Foundation, Skoll Foundation, ClimateWorks Foundation, Jennifer Wegbreit, Paul Traina, Helen M., Oak Foundation, European Climate Foundation, Mastercard Foundation, IKEA Foundation #ClimateAdaptation #Innovation #Collaboration #ClimateChange #ClimateRisk #CoCreation #SocialImpact #ClimateSolutions

🚨 Still collecting insights! 🚨 The call for review and comments is open until September 16, 2024, and it needs your expertise! 🌍✨ This is your chance to help shape an important tool for ex post evaluations of climate change adaptation interventions👇

Are you facilitating social innovation spaces for #ClimateAdaptation? 🌍 Also feeling the urgency to rethink adaptation? It’s time to innovate smarter solutions! ⚡ Our Climate Co-Adaptation Lab, which is already 3.5 years old, has grown into a vibrant space for collaboration and learning, focusing on #ClimateAdaptation and #ClimateRisk Management. We’ve explored new ways of co-creating solutions while fostering a culture of trust, diversity, and shared learning. 🌱 Key Insights: 🔹 Self-Determined Engagement: Participants engage on their own terms, driven by a desire to innovate and learn. 🔹 Sustainability and Independence: We strive to build a self-sustaining community, somehow free from external donor and investor expectations. 🔹 Diverse Perspectives: A mix of cultural, disciplinary, and sectoral backgrounds fuels our innovative potential. 🔹 Real-World Problem Solving: We focus on tangible climate risks and practical solutions. 🔹 Knowledge as a Vehicle: Innovation isn’t just about creating new knowledge, but about applying it to drive change in climate adaptation and climate risk management. Read our full blog post for more insights and join us on this journey! 🌍 : https://lnkd.in/gmz37RXc To like-minded colleagues: If you are also convening, curating, and facilitating innovation and co-creation spaces, we hope these insights resonate with you. Let’s connect and learn from each other! 🤝 lavinia perumal, Dr Darlington Sibanda, Gina Ziervogel, Fergus Turner, Solange Rosa, PhD, AGNES Africa, (E) Lisa (F) Schipper, A/Prof Johanna Nalau, Courtney Savie Lawrence, Etienne Salborn, Lucia Scodanibbio, Lisa McNamara, Eva Costas, Tom Mitchell, Catherine Fisher, Anna Taylor, Katharine Vincent, Catherine Sutherland, Hayley Leck, Dr Joseph R Kangile, Renate Meyer #ClimateAdaptation #Innovation #Collaboration #ClimateChange #ClimateRisk #LearningAndDevelopment #CoCreation #ClimateLab #ClimateSolutions #SocialImpact

‘What does inclusive locally-led climate action look like?’.... 🤔 Looking forward to this event next week on tackling barriers to inclusive climate action 🌍 #GenderEquality #ClimateAdaptation #SocialInclusion! Check it out ⤵ 

Sharing this article 📄 that revised the Tandem framework, validating and refining its use in co-designing #climate #services across diverse contexts 🔆. The study was conducted in three geographically and socio-economically distinct regions 🌐 that were facing different climate-related challenges such as agricultural impacts 🌱 and water scarcity. These varied settings were used to assess the framework’s applicability and scalability. The article highlights how the Tandem framework is effective in different contexts, enhancing institutional integration, improving the application of #climateinformation ℹ, and supporting the co-design and structuring of #collaborative #learning and #action. Key improvements ✨ to the framework include a more robust approach to scoping 🌡 climate and non-climate #vulnerabilities, incorporating #gender, social #equity, and power dynamics, and exploring #governance at different #decisionmaking levels. The Tandem framework is designed to be adaptable 🍃 , and this study expanded its application, improved its effectiveness, and provided an enhanced version that can be used to develop #climateservices in various global contexts. Follow this link 🔗 to read the full article ⤵ : https://lnkd.in/d2W4TUBe 💫 Co-designing climate services empowers communities, researchers, and policymakers to #collaboratively create solutions that are tailored, inclusive, and actionable. This bridges the gap between knowledge and practice to drive resilience in the face of a changing climate. PlanAdapt's Climate Co-Adaptation Lab is designed to advance such #knowledgebrokering. Learn more by following the link 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/dn87mMQ4 Sukaina B., Åsa Gerger Swartling, Karin André, Tania_Fernanda Santos_Santos, Albert Salamanca, Natalia Biskupska, Takeshi Takama, Linn Järnberg, A. Liu