ACCESS4ALL Group

Below is a context-specific reflection from Pakistan, drawing on commonly observed community-based and indigenous practices that align well with Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) and Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) principles.

Example of a Successful CBA / LLA Practice

Community-led flood management and water conservation using traditional katcha bunds and spate irrigation in rural Punjab and Sindh

1. Climate Challenge Addressed

This initiative addresses recurrent flooding, water scarcity, and soil erosion caused by erratic monsoon rains, river overflows, and climate-induced variability. Small farmers and rural households face crop losses, damage to homes, and reduced groundwater recharge.

Karak is facing rising temperatures, water scarcity, and irregular rainfall due to climate change. These changes are affecting agriculture, groundwater, and daily life. Tree plantation, water conservation, and awareness are key to protecting Karak’s future.

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My local community in Somalia is undergoing climate change in a very severe way, particularly through the prolonged droughts, high temperatures, and unpredictable rainfall patterns.

One of the examples would be that the recurring droughts have led to a significant decrease in water supply in both rural and urban areas. Many shallow wells and berkads remain dry for months, thus, making the communities, especially pastoralists, to walk long distances for water. This situation not only increases water-related conflicts but also puts a heavy pressure on women and children.

The irregular rainfall has further caused the disruption of agricultural and livestock systems. Farmers are left in a dilemma on when to plant their crops while the lack of grazing leads to livestock deaths, thus, jeopardizing food security and income. Drought-like conditions have also caused malnutrition and displacement of especially the less fortunate families.

As a result, in cooperation with humanitarian organizations,…

In my local community, in Malawi we're experiencing the effects of climate change particularly extreme heat wave, irregular rainfall and rising water levels in lake Malawi.

For example during heat season, areas that are naturally at higher altitudes such as chikwawa sometimes experience temperature as high as 45°c which makes daily life very challenging. The extreme heat not only affects not only human health, dehydration and heat stress but also agricultural activities such as crops struggling to survive.

The rain seasons have become unpredictable, with irregular rainfall patterns making it difficult for famers to plan planting and harvesting,

Another major issues is the rising levels of lake Malawi which has caused flooding of beach houses and nearby settlements. This flooding does not only affect the infrastructures but also disrupts local livelihoods , especially for families that depends on fishing and tourism.

• The community and the local government have responded by…