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This report by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research examines the application of the Ecosystem Approach (EA) and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation in Latin America, with a focus on the tropical Andes. It argues that current public policies are often sector-based and fragmented, and proposes that integrating the EA into territorial planning—specifically at the municipal level—can build systemic resilience and reduce vulnerability for both ecosystems and human populations.

This guide defines conflict-sensitive Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation and provides a framework for integrating conflict analysis into the design and implementation of environmental projects to avoid exacerbating tensions and promote peace.

This case study describes how the Town of Canmore, Alberta, developed a Climate Resilience Action Plan in 2016 using the Climate Resilience Express (CRE) tool developed by All One Sky (AOS). The process involved identifying climate risks and opportunities through stakeholder workshops and bilateral meetings, leading to specific adaptation strategies for forest fires, Bow River flooding, and mountain creek flooding.

This fact sheet outlines the risks posed by various climate hazards to Canada's built infrastructure and suggests corresponding resilience options across several sectors, including waterC water, buildings, transportation, and energy.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) discusses the application of resilience measurement in the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on a study conducted in eastern Ontario, Canada. It outlines a system-based approach to developing resilience indicators that move beyond traditional risk-reduction to assess the capacity of socioeconomic and natural systems to absorb shocks and transform.

This guide, developed by UNICEF and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) in collaboration with South African youth aged 13 to 25, provides a framework for young people to prepare for and respond to emergency situations. It focuses on building community resilience, identifying hazards, creating emergency plans, and navigating the recovery process following disasters such as floods, fires, and civil unrest.

This project brief outlines Work Package 1 (WP1) of the CADWAGO project, which investigates how stakeholder perceptions of ecosystems influence water governance under climate change across 10 international case studies.

This capacity statement outlines the Stockholm Environment Institute's (SEI) approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR) and sustainable development, highlighting its role as a transdisciplinary think tank that integrates scientific research with policy engagement and capacity-building to reduce human vulnerability to natural hazards.

This report documents a scoping workshop held in Stockholm, Sweden, from September 26-28, 2011, to plan the Arctic Resilience Report (ARR). The workshop aimed to establish a science-based framework for assessing the risks of abrupt, potentially irreversible changes in Arctic social-ecological systems caused by interacting drivers such as climate change and social development. The resulting proposal, approved by the Arctic Council in November 2011, outlines a project to identify tipping points, evaluate resilience, and develop strategies for adaptation and transformation to inform decision-makers.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines the process of mainstreaming climate change adaptation into County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) in Kenya, focusing on the successful experiences of Makueni and Wajir Counties. It highlights the role of County Climate Change Funds (CCCFs), leadership, and stakeholder engagement in accelerating the integration of climate risks into local development planning to build resilience against intensifying climate impacts like prolonged droughts.

The report 'Adapting from the Ground Up' by the World Resources Institute outlines strategies to integrate small businesses, specifically micro and small enterprises (MSEs), into climate change adaptation efforts in developing countries to enhance both business and community resilience.

This case study examines the impact of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) in Niger, highlighting its role in increasing crop production, income, and food security for rural communities while offering climate change mitigation potential.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute outlines the impact of chronic underinvestment in U.S. K-12 public school infrastructure and proposes specific policy actions for Congress and governors to improve student health, academic performance, and community resilience through clean energy, green grounds, and electric transportation.

This policy brief by the World Resources Institute argues that effective climate adaptation for the rural poor requires an 'enabling environment' characterized by fair governance and secure rights to resources. It posits that governance failures and lack of resource rights are often more significant drivers of vulnerability than climate change itself, and proposes specific national and local investment priorities to build resilience through natural resource management.

This report by the World Resources Institute (WRI) evaluates how the World Bank integrates sustainable development and governance principles into a sample of projects approved between January 2012 and June 2013, offering ten recommendations for improvement.

This case study examines the recovery of coral reefs in Costa Rica's Caño Island Biological Reserve and Cocos Island National Park following severe bleaching events caused by El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) warming and phytoplankton blooms.

This working paper analyzes climate finance for transport projects in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, utilizing a dataset of 839 projects and 14 case studies to identify barriers and recommendations for low-carbon and resilient mobility.

This research paper reviews 21 examples of locally led adaptation (LLA) interventions across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Caribbean and Latin America. It provides practical recommendations for funders and governments to ensure local organizations and communities have equitable access to climate finance and decision-making power to address climate risks and historical power imbalances.

This paper analyzes five finalists from the 2023–2024 WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities to explore how climate-readiness initiatives can serve as entry points for broader urban transformation and systemic change.

This research paper by Dr. Paul B. Siegel proposes a "no-regrets" approach to climate change adaptation by integrating disaster risk management (DRM), climate change adaptation (CCA), and social protection (SP) through spatially enabled governance. The author argues that development agencies should support the creation of adaptive social protection systems that are globally guaranteed, nationally managed, and locally administered, utilizing GIS and spatial data infrastructure to build resilience among the poor and vulnerable.