ACCESS4ALL Group

1. Strategies and tools - stakeholder identification and mapping is very crucial within the community as influence vs benefit tool will be used. Also stakeholder engagement as both high influencers and the community will be inclusive throughout the whole process

2. Conflicts can be resolved by including all stakeholders. right from the beginning as active listening and positive contributions are appreciated

3. For a successful adaptation, transparency, participatory inclusion, identifying common goals and values should be taken note of throughout the whole process of the project.

The Central American region is heavily affected by the El Niño phenomenon, and Costa Rica, as one of the countries in this region, also shares part of its territory within the Central American Dry Corridor. This is highly relevant due to the significant impacts that the phenomenon has on land use, agriculture, forestry, and water management across the country. These sectors are closely linked to the livelihoods of many communities and play an important role in the country's economy and food security.

Rural areas are particularly dependent on agricultural activities as a source of income, making them especially vulnerable to changes in rainfall patterns and prolonged periods of drought. The El Niño phenomenon is not new to the people living in these communities, and many have experienced its effects for generations. Nevertheless, there has not been much improvement in the way these challenges are addressed, as people are often left…

1. Who holds the most influence

   The government, donors and organisations, for they hold power over resources and decision making roles

   Who benefits the most

   The local community stakeholders

2. Stakeholders role and level of influence

   The role of the influencers is to provide the beneficiaries with financial needs and resources needed to create an environmental-friendly hood and improve livelihoods of the community and must be closely monitored

The mangrove restoration case study from the Philippines is similar to what many Nigerian communities go through. Climate change is making natural disasters more severe in both countries. Drought, high heat, coastal erosion, and flooding are common natural disasters in Nigeria. These occurrences has become more frequent and intense due to climate change. While northern states suffer from drought and desertification, coastal regions of the Niger Delta are especially susceptible to erosion and flooding. Due to their reliance on natural resources, low-income households, farmers, and fishermen are the communities most impacted. They frequently lose their homes, crops, income, and access to essential services when disasters strike. Many communities employ local solutions, such as planting and preserving mangroves and enhancing drainage, to address these issues. When disasters occur, they often lose their homes, crops, income, and access to basic services.

To cope with these challenges, many communities use local solutions such…