Nature for Climate Adaptation Initiative
The Nature for Climate Adaptation Initiative (NCAI) aims to enhance civil society organizations’ capacity to implement nature-based climate solutions (NBCS) for adaptation that provide biodiversity and livelihood benefits to people of all genders and social groups in developing countries.
Creating an environment for accelerated action on NBCS for adaptation, the NCAI equips civil society organizations and practitioners involved in international development and climate adaptation with a solid baseline understanding to design compelling proposals and pursue projects, programs, and partnerships that will unleash the full potential of nature in confronting the climate crisis, while also promoting gender equality, social inclusion, the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and positive outcomes for biodiversity and ecosystems.
The NCAI offers three key tools:
- A self-paced, accessible e-learning course developed in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- An online learning space with technical guidance, resources, and case studies.
- Targeted virtual and in-person learning exchange opportunities that foster a community of practice.
Publications
Working With Indigenous Knowledge Holders to Advance Equitable and Inclusive Nature and Climate Initiatives
This brief explores actions for working with Indigenous Knowledge Holders to promote climate and nature initiatives using Indigenous science in collaborative and fair ways.
Advancing Gender-Responsive and Socially Inclusive Practices in Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation
Get inspired by two nature-based solutions for climate adaptation projects that integrate gender equality and social inclusion considerations at various stages of implementation.
Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation
Discover tools, recommendations, and case studies on how to plan, design, and implement nature-based solutions for adaptation that advance gender equality and social inclusion while enhancing resilience, biodiversity, and ecosystem integrity.
Enhancing Biodiversity Co-Benefits From Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation in Practice
By sharing promising practices and lessons learned, these case studies seek to inform and inspire adaptation practitioners and planners to help ensure that biodiversity co-benefits are captured throughout the lifetime of a project.
Enhancing Biodiversity Co-Benefits From Nature-Based Solutions
This technical report provides a set of recommendations to help plan, design, and implement nature-based solutions (NbS) for adaptation that enhance biodiversity and ecosystem integrity.
Seeking Clarity on Nature-Based Climate Solutions for Adaptation
This guidance note clarifies the concepts behind nature-based solutions (NbS), nature-based climate solutions (NBCS), and ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA).
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