Bridging evidence gaps in attributing loss and damage, and measures to minimize impacts
Highlighting the challenges faced by developing countries in attributing and addressing climate change impacts, this article advocates for improved data quality, enhanced climate resilience strategies, and actionable science to support the implementation of the Loss and Damage Fund.
Decolonial climate finance in practice: assessing proposed reforms
In this working paper, the authors develop a set of guiding questions for determining the extent to which international finance reforms are decolonial and tackle the deep imbalances of power between the Global North and Global South.
Nature-based solutions to multiple crises: Scaling urban implementation in cities in Asia and the Pacific
This policy brief explores how nature-based solutions (NbS) can address interconnected environmental and urban challenges in Asia and the Pacific. It recommends stronger NbS integration in policy, localized implementation, blended finance, and the use of scientific and indigenous knowledge to enhance urban resilience and biodiversity.
Cross-border, cascading climate risks and the LDC Group: Catalyzing management options within the UNFCCC
This policy brief highlights efforts to develop indicators capturing transboundary and cascading climate risks for inclusion in the UAE–Belém Work Programme, emphasizing regional and international cooperation to strengthen adaptation strategies for Least Developed Countries.
The exacerbated effects of climate-induced Loss and Damage (L&D) & adaptation capacity: A case study of Liberia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, and Uganda
This study highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change-induced loss and damage on Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the region’s vulnerability despite its minimal carbon emissions, and calls for urgent international action, equitable climate finance, and stronger adaptation policies to address structural and immediate climate risks.
The Risk-Tandem Framework: Combining risk governance and knowledge co-production toward integrated disaster risk management and climate adaptation
This paper presents the Risk-Tandem framework for bridging theory and practice; to guide and structure the integration of disaster risk management, climate adaptation and systemic risk management through a process of transdisciplinary knowledge co-production.
Leveraging LoCAL experience in support of climate change negotiations – UN CC:e-Learn course
The course aims to provide a solid understanding of the UNFCCC negotiation framework, including its governing and subsidiary bodies, negotiating groups, financial mechanisms, and a focus on climate change adaptation.
Understanding the Global Goal on Adaptation: the road from Dubai to Belém
This technical briefing offers a concise overview of the current state of GGA negotiations after COP29 in November 2024, including summarized information on how Parties, experts, and other actors are working to develop indicators and address a range of cross- cutting and emerging issues.
Trump 2.0 and the future of global climate action (Make change happen podcast)
About ‘Make Change Happen’ provides informal insights into IIED’s work to create positive change and make the complex issues we...
Justice and equity in climate change adaptation: overview of an emerging agenda
This paper explores current trends in understanding, prioritizing, and implementing just resilience in research and policy, emphasizing justice and equity in climate adaptation and resilience.