The impacts of climate change are already being felt in every region of the world, with the most acute effects in low-income countries.[1] Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and intensity, putting more people’s lives, welfare, and livelihoods at risk.[2]
To mitigate climate change—indeed, for the survival of humanity—the imperative is to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)s. In parallel to rapidly decarbonising, adaptation initiatives are equally critical for assisting individuals and communities already facing the life-changing impacts of climate change. This is especially needed in low-income countries disproportionately confronted with more frequent extreme weather events and the resulting pressures on incomes and consumption, health and safety, access to food, health, and security.
