
Richard Klein
Richard Klein is an internationally leading expert on the science and policy of adaptation to climate change, with 30 year...
Did COP29 advance the UNFCCC Global Goal on Adaptation?
COP29 will leave a very small legacy in the pursuit of an adequate adaptation response, with modest steps like the launch of the Baku Adaptation Road Map overshadowed by a lack of courage, imagination and ambition.
Event summary | Global experts call for stronger policy engagement to accelerate climate adaptation
Climate adaptation is a pressing challenge that demands innovative and collaborative action. The recent webinar, “Enhancing policy engagement to accelerate climate change adaptation,” brought together global experts from boundary organizations and international climate policy specialists to explore effective strategies for accelerating adaptation efforts.
The collective advantage: Understanding transboundary climate risks in Southeast Asia and charting a path forward
This shared perspective between Boston Consulting Group and Adaptation Without Borders explores examples of transboundary climate risks in Southeast Asia and concrete steps that can be taken to foster and strengthen collective action and build resilience against climate risks.
From COP29 to COP30: Accelerating adaptation and avoiding further delays
This blog post describes shortcomings of the current negotiation approach, and proposes ways to accelerate adaptation efforts, focusing on both increasing ambition and ensuring implementation.
What’s next for adaptation? Twelve leading voices on adaptation weigh in on priorities post COP28
How do we move forward, and build on, strengthen, or even go beyond COP28’s commitments? Twelve leading voices on climate adaptation share what they believe are the top priorities to address urgent adaptation needs worldwide.