The roadmap for the future of community-based adaptation (CBA) includes centering Indigenous Peoples and local communities in planning, mainstreaming community priorities and data, increasing local agency for international organizations, co-development with national governments, and streamlining funding for impact. A shared vision statement for CBA for the next 20 years emphasizes empowering Indigenous Peoples and local communities for just and equitable climate action. Efforts to scale up locally-led climate action can be more effective if governments, funders, and communities collaborate, with a 'whole-of-society' approach involving public, private, and civil society actors crucial for building local resilience sustainably. These processes should directly contribute to global initiatives like the UNFCCC Global Stocktake to assess progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement, as the next 20 years of climate action begin now with a clear vision, refined actions, and community involvement.
Author: Iied
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Interview: Putting global South communities at the centre of climate and nature funding conversations | International Institute for Environment and Development
The Global South House was formed to address the imbalance in global financial flows towards climate action, nature, and people in the global South. It aims to ensure that more resources reach local actors, especially Indigenous Peoples, traditional communities, youth-led initiatives, and gender-focused agendas. The members of the Global South House are locally rooted funds that operate from the ground up, with democratic, accessible, and transparent funding mechanisms. These funds prioritize proximity to communities, allowing for rapid response mechanisms and building trust with marginalized groups most affected by climate impacts. The funds prioritize community involvement and decision-making in resource allocation, with transparent governance models to reduce risks and costs for funders. They focus on intersectional and community-driven monitoring and learning systems, aiming to redistribute power to communities and strengthen autonomy for systemic change.
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Strengthening urban resilience through collaboration: lessons from India, Kenya, Myanmar and the Philippines | International Institute for Environment and Development
Various organizations in India, Kenya, Myanmar, and the Philippines are implementing nature-based strategies to improve water and green resource management, address flood risks, and empower vulnerable communities in urban areas. The focus is on community leadership and collaboration to build inclusive, climate-resilient cities rooted in local priorities. These efforts will be showcased at the Resilient Cities Forum, aiming to encourage collaborations among funders, city governments, researchers, practitioners, and private-sector organizations. The Urban Resilience Strategic Exchange (URSE) platform, co-chaired by UK FCDO's CLARE program and the Adaptation Research Alliance, brings together funders, research institutions, and city partners to align strategies for inclusive, locally-led urban resilience. The videos highlight the importance of locally-led adaptation and community expertise in building climate-resilient cities, with a focus on empowering marginalized groups to shape policies and investments affecting their lives.
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Forced evictions and climate change: on risk, CO2 emissions and anti-eviction struggles | International Institute for Environment and Development
Housing rights groups are collaborating with grassroots and civil society organizations to document violations related to evictions, particularly in the context of climate events. Research indicates that forced evictions not only exacerbate community vulnerabilities but also hinder efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Global groups are actively exploring the intersection of climate change and anti-eviction efforts to better understand and address the impacts. Activities are underway to expand arguments against evictions by highlighting their detrimental effects on both communities and climate change mitigation goals.
https://www.iied.org/forced-evictions-climate-change-risk-co2-emissions-anti-eviction-struggles