Blogs

The 3rd National Dialogue on Anticipatory Action offered an important forum for working towards enhancing readiness and response to the monsoon season.

In the fight against the devastating effects of the floods in Thiès, a recent initiative has taken root to strengthen the preparedness and resilience of local communities. From 5 to 7 June 2024, Practical Action West Africa, in partnership with Jokalanté, organised a major workshop in Thiès, aimed at co-producing essential climate information.

ISET-International’s Dr Rachel Norton and Dr Karen MacClune take a look at what the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance has achieved, and how.

As the Bonn Conference concludes, it’s clear that calls for increased ambition on climate finance need to be translated into action.

A new global climate finance goal is on the horizon. As negotiations progress, it’s essential that gender equality is not overlooked.

Alliance colleagues from Practical Action, IIASA and the Z Zurich Foundation at the latest annual gathering of the European Geosciences Union

Practical Action is engaging with private sector stakeholders in Nepal to introduce index-based flood insurance in the Lower Karnali region.

A long-term recovery plan is vital to ensure effective disaster recovery and climate change adaptation in conflict zones affected by flooding.

From local action to global finance, there are ways to ensure that climate adaptation programmes address gender inequalities.