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The document outlines a resilience planning framework in Louisiana that utilizes extensive community engagement to identify challenges and develop project portfolios. Through 71 community meetings and the participation of 2,835 individuals in 2017, the process identified key strategies such as improved drainage, coastal restoration, and affordable housing. The 'LA SAFE' approach combined community-rated strategies with flood risk data to create draft projects across six parishes, focusing on high-ground growth corridors and supply chain planning.

The Union of Concerned Scientists argues that energy storage can provide direct public health, economic, and resilience benefits to underserved communities if policymakers intentionally design targets, incentives, and utility planning processes to prioritize equity. The brief highlights the potential for storage to replace polluting 'peaker' plants, reduce demand charges for low-income residents, and maintain critical services during disasters, while warning that these outcomes require explicit policy mandates and stakeholder engagement.

The programme aims to reach approximately 210,000 people, representing 75% of Vanuatu's population, with a total indicative cost of USD 13,590,000. It consists of a Technical Assistance Programme (TAP) to help 1,000 communities develop DWSSPs and a Capital Assistance Programme (CAP) to provide infrastructure upgrades for 200 communities. These interventions address vulnerabilities to tropical cyclones, floods, and sea-level rise, which cause bacterial contamination and physical damage to water systems. The project is aligned with Vanuatu's National Sustainable Development Plan 2016 and the National Water Policy 2017–2030.

The project proposes a USD 10 million grant from the Green Climate Fund to restore 2,000 hectares of the South Marmanet Forest Reserve. The initiative focuses on three main components: improving forest governance through the Participatory Forest Management approach, implementing reforestation and afforestation activities, and diversifying community livelihoods through climate-adaptive technologies. The project aims to benefit 75,000 direct beneficiaries and 1.4 million indirect beneficiaries by stabilizing the flow of the Ewaso Ng’iro River and sequestering an estimated 18 million tonnes of carbon by 2050.

The document outlines adaptation strategies for various climate-related health risks in Canada, including extreme temperature events, flooding, wildfires, food insecurity, vector-borne diseases, and water quality issues. It provides specific examples of municipal actions—such as Toronto's green roof bylaws and Vancouver's warming centres—and offers actionable tips for health professionals to support vulnerable patients and advocate for resilient community policies.

The 2019 Impact Report for the Sustainable Ranching Initiative (SRI) details WWF's efforts to conserve grasslands in the Northern Great Plains (NGP). Key activities include expanding grassland bird surveys to 93 ranches, launching a sustainable beef pilot in Montana to improve supply chain traceability, and initiating a transition planning pilot in Nebraska to prevent the conversion of ranches to cropland. The report also highlights community resilience work, including $360,000 in support since 2014, and the 'Conservation Roadshow' which reached over 500 people in Montana to target conservation funding.

The guide introduces the ALivE tool, which uses a step-by-step process to analyze the relationship between ecosystems, livelihoods, and climate change. It defines Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) as the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an adaptation strategy to help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. The tool guides users through five modules: understanding the context, analyzing vulnerabilities, identifying EbA options, planning implementation, and establishing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks. It emphasizes participatory approaches, gender sensitivity, and the integration of EbA into national policies and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).

The Sustainable Ranching Initiative (SRI) works to conserve the Northern Great Plains by supporting sustainable land management practices among cattle ranchers. Since 2014, the SRI has provided over $180,000 in support to ranching communities, impacting over one million acres and reaching over 1,200 participants through educational events. The initiative also focuses on market-driven sustainability through the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB), aiming to create transparent supply chains and reward sustainable production. Conservation efforts are supported by bird surveys on over 60 ranches, protecting more than 600,000 acres of grassland that maintain water quality and biodiversity.

The report argues that the traditional 'Countering Violent Extremism' (CVE) framework is flawed and 'toxic' because it relies on discredited theories of a linear path to radicalization. Instead, it advocates for a 'resilience' model led by civil society organizations (CSOs) and social services, with law enforcement acting only as a supporting partner focused on criminal behavior. Key findings emphasize that there is no causal link between religious ideology and violence, and that effective interventions require 'alternative narratives' that acknowledge the 'kernel of truth' in grievances. The document also highlights a significant 'trust gap' between governments and CSOs, suggesting that transparency and the protection of civil liberties are essential for effective collaboration.

The report finds that residents in underserved Maryland neighborhoods perceive climate change risks similarly to the general state population but experience significantly higher rates of environmental harms, such as flooding and sewage overflows. While these communities support government action on climate and the creation of local resilience hubs, they report lower levels of social capital and resource accessibility. The study highlights a strong demand for energy bill assistance and community centers, suggesting that climate preparedness efforts should be integrated with broader community development and social resilience goals.

The New Earswick Good Life Initiative (GLI) was an 18-month participatory action research project in York, UK, designed to build community resilience and foster sustainable lifestyles. The project found that successful pro-environmental behavior change requires more than locally relevant ideas; it necessitates time, the transformation of social relationships, and the strengthening of local institutions and power balances. The paper argues that building social capital, leadership skills, and support networks is essential for communities to effectively engage with policy and take local responsibility for their environment.

In the Nilgala region of Sri Lanka, CEJ/FoE Sri Lanka and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Sri Lanka established a revolving fund to support over 500 families across 10 villages. By providing loans at a 1% interest rate, the fund serves as an alternative to high-interest moneylenders and microcredit programmes, helping communities manage health emergencies and cultivation costs. The initiative has doubled its original capital of 800,000 Sri Lankan Rupees (US$5,500) and is linked to improved forest management and community resilience.

The document examines the 'adaptation deficit' and 'scale mismatch' in SIDS, where national adaptation plans often fail to incorporate local community needs. Using the GIVRAPD project's research in Jamaica, Mauritius, the Seychelles, and St Lucia, it argues that many implementation barriers are surmountable through stakeholder workshops and collaborative governance. A case study of the Soufriere Marine Management Area in St. Lucia illustrates how evolving from a top-down institution to a multi-stakeholder association can improve adaptive capacity.

The report examines community resilience in two Alpine regions. In South Tyrol, it analyzes the impact of a December 2012 landslide in Badia, finding that while risk awareness is high, it does not always lead to individual preparedness. The study highlights the critical role of local social networks and the high trust placed in local authorities like the fire brigade and municipality. In Grisons, the report focuses on the methodology for creating quantitative resilience indicators, such as residence time and past disaster awareness, to help decision-makers prioritize preventive actions.

The report argues that social learning—learning embedded within social networks—is essential for developing the adaptive capacity required for community resilience. It distinguishes between single, double, and triple-loop learning, noting that deeper reflection is necessary for transformative change. Using case studies from the UK (floods and heatwaves) and Turkey (earthquakes), the document explores triggers for learning, such as the 'window of opportunity' following a disaster, and the role of 'mavens' or opinion leaders in diffusing knowledge. It highlights barriers including path dependence, power imbalances, and the risk of 'well-informed' individuals feeling a false sense of security. The report concludes that resilience should be viewed as a continuous process of 'bouncing forward' rather than a static end state.

The case study examines the impact of the Panglima Laot customary institution on the recovery of fishing communities in Aceh after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. It finds that recovery interventions by NGOs and donors were more successful when they partnered with the Panglima Laot to assess needs and implement projects. However, the study also notes a disconnect between the official 'build back better' goal and the priorities of local fishing communities, who preferred returning to pre-tsunami conditions over long-term resilience efforts.

The report examines flood resilience in the River Derwent catchment, Cumbria, using a Sustainable Livelihoods Approach. It analyzes how different communities—from hill farms to post-industrial towns—mobilize human, social, financial, physical, and place-based resources. Key findings highlight the role of 'Communities of Resilience Practice' (CoRP), the importance of 'broker' individuals in linking communities to power, and the tension between structural defenses and long-term risk management. The study proposes a set of qualitative indicators to measure community resilience over time.

The Good Life Initiative in New Earswick, York, sought to build community resilience and reduce carbon emissions through a holistic approach to sustainability. The project found that attempts to create groups solely around energy saving were unsuccessful; instead, success was achieved by identifying 'hooks'—local interests such as green spaces and school partnerships—to engage residents. While measurable reductions in household emissions could not be demonstrated, the project successfully raised awareness of low-carbon lifestyles, improved social connections, and enhanced community cohesion.

The report details the 'Good Life' initiative in New Earswick, York, which aimed to increase community resilience and reduce carbon emissions in a low-income area. Initial efforts focusing strictly on carbon footprints failed to engage residents, leading the project to pivot toward 'hooks' like nature and green spaces. This adaptive approach, including a partnership with a local secondary school for the 'Jo-Rio Mini Earth Summit', successfully increased participation and strengthened social networks. While the project could not quantitatively prove a reduction in household emissions, it demonstrated that improving social capital and leveraging trusted community voices are critical for fostering long-term pro-environmental behaviour and resilience in disadvantaged areas.

The 'Minimum Standards for local climate-smart disaster risk reduction' guide establishes a framework for integrating future climate-related risks into local disaster risk reduction (DRR) activities. It provides two sets of standards: one for community-level implementation and another for civil society organizations (CSOs) or local government authorities supporting those communities. The guide emphasizes moving beyond 'business as usual' by utilizing weather forecasts, seasonal projections, and vulnerability assessments to create adaptive action plans.