The risks faced by people and ecosystems in a changing climate vary from one locality to another. It’s partly a question of physical geography and partly a question of the human factors – social, economic, cultural – that make people resilient or vulnerable to climate hazards. That is why adaptation should be locally-led. Adaptation is most effective when it is centred on people’s human rights and driven by the knowledge and needs that local people, especially the most marginalised groups, bring to the table.

CDKN’s Finance for Resilience priority area promotes flexible, inclusive and locally led financing systems that enable communities, institutions, and ecosystems to prepare for, adapt to, and transform in the face of climate risks.  

The GESI priority area focuses on empowering those most affected by climate change, including women, girls, youth, Indigenous communities, people living with disabilities (PLWD), and other disadvantaged groups.

This project strengthens Ghana’s climate adaptation policies by engaging diverse stakeholders, including youth and regional leaders, to ensure inclusive and sustainable action.

This project leverages innovative tools, such as traditional songs, local media (TV and radio), virtual reality, games, and podcasts, to promote inclusive and accessible climate knowledge dissemination across Ghanaian communities.

This project empowers young people to lead climate-resilient solutions within their communities through capacity building, innovation, and advocacy to facilitate a generation of climate-conscious leaders and eco-entrepreneurs across Ghana.

The Senegal country programme works to strengthen the resilience of local communities by integrating gender equality and social inclusion into policies and practices and enhancing and amplifying local knowledge.

YEDA's knowledge-to-action (K2A) project seeks to inform community responses to climate emergencies in Mundri County by mapping flood-prone areas, evacuation routes, safe areas and infrastructurally sound establishments that support disaster relief.

This knowledge-to-action (K2A) project implemented in collaboration with CDKN grantee, Nature and People as One (NaPO) seeks to transform the Marsabit forest ecosystem for Indigenous communities to actively be involved in the planning, management and monitoring of their landscape.

Micaia's knowledge-to-action (K2A) project seeks to help residents of Manica Province, Mozambique, better understand the climate risks they may face.

The Grand Slam knowledge-to-action (K2A) project provides a platform for young people to artistically express themselves and advocate for improved livelihoods resilient to climate change.

This knowledge-to-action (K2A) project with Survie de la Mère et de l’Enfant (Survie), supports the resilience of local communities and ecosystems in the face of climate change in Benin through the complementary use of Indigenous and local knowledge and modern forest-protection techniques.