Guide

Inclusive Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation

Reducing climate impacts in a way that works for everyone

This booklet illustrates how climate change and biodiversity loss impacts people in different ways and how gender-responsive and socially inclusive nature-based solutions (NbS) for adaptation can help to reduce the differentiated impacts of these crises. This booklet aims to inform practitioners and local communities about these concepts and provide practical tips for designing and implementing responsive and inclusive NbS for adaptation.

By Calais Caswell, Nicole Jang on October 1, 2024

Climate change affects our natural environment and can result in the loss of nature. These changes impact people in different ways depending on who they are and how their identity influences their position in society. Recent evidence shows that NbS for adaptation are more effective when gender issues are considered and delivered in a gender-responsive and socially inclusive manner. This booklet provides practical tips on how to recognize differences in needs and priorities to ensure that everyone can benefit from NbS for adaptation.

This guide is a knowledge product of the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative.

Inclusive Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation guide illustrating the effects of climate changes on communities.

Guide details

Topic
Climate Change Adaptation
Gender Equality
Nature
Project
Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas Initiative
Focus area
Climate
Act Together
Publisher
IISD
Copyright
IISD, Wildlife Conservation Society, and World Wide Fund for Nature, 2024