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Flagship initiative
Programme concept

Climate Resilient Communities

Helping communities prepare for, withstand and recover from climate shocks.

Programme concept. Proposed programme concept, not yet an operating project. Locations, budgets and partners are confirmed through feasibility and partner agreements.

Programme overview

A climate-adaptation concept combining risk mapping, early warning, nature-based solutions and climate-proofed infrastructure for vulnerable communities.

Intended community benefits
  • Earlier warnings
  • Reduced losses from disasters
  • Restored ecosystems
  • Safer infrastructure
  • Faster recovery
The problem

Floods, droughts and storms repeatedly destroy homes, crops and infrastructure, pushing families back into poverty.

Proposed interventions
  • Community risk mapping
  • Early-warning systems
  • Reforestation and watershed restoration
  • Flood and drought measures
  • Climate-proofing of facilities
Delivery and operating model

Delivery model

Participatory risk assessment, a community adaptation plan, then phased implementation with local government.

Sustainable operating model

Community committees maintain early-warning systems and restored areas, supported by local government budgets.

Beneficiaries and partners

Target beneficiary groups

Rural communitiesCoastal communitiesSmall businesses & farmersVulnerable households

Potential partners

Disaster-management and environment agenciesClimate fundsMeteorological servicesConservation organisations
Proposed impact indicators
  • Communities with adaptation plans
  • People covered by early warning
  • Hectares restored
  • Losses avoided

Related SDGs

SDG 13 Climate ActionSDG 11 Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesSDG 15 Life on LandSDG 1 No Poverty
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