The need for adaptation is urgently growing as the climate crisis unfolds and worsens. To accompany the launch of the United Nations Environment Programmes (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report 2023, listen to this collection of 11 case studies which spotlight the challenges facing humanity and the adaptation solutions that can help address the problem.
These cases span regions, sectors and climates, echoing the critical need for adaptation. From droughts and floods to thawing cryospheres, from agriculture to cities, these stories encompass the spectrum of climate challenges that our warming world poses.
The case studies are not only accounts of the impacts of the climate crisis, but examples of resilience and adaptation. They show the power of adaptation in safeguarding communities, ecosystems and economies. The climate crisis affects everyone, and the case studies emphasize the need for diverse solutions.
Adaptation finance: Mobilizing the private sector
Current flows of climate finance for adaptation fall short of what is required.
However, efficiently using public funds and addressing market imperfections can facilitate much-needed private sector investment.
