In my community, a successful Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) practice is the traditional oasis water management system, which addresses increasing drought and water scarcity. Local people are directly involved in planning and decision-making through collective management of irrigation and shared water-use rules.
This approach has improved equitable water distribution, agricultural resilience, and community cooperation. Traditional practices such as gravity-fed irrigation, crop diversification, and palm-based agroforestry help reduce climate risks and are closely linked to local identity and cultural values.
Although some of these practices are being replaced by modern approaches, they remain highly effective. Under a Locally-Led Adaptation (LLA) framework, they could be strengthened by combining local knowledge with modern tools while maintaining community control. Key challenges include policy neglect, migration, and limited institutional support, but successful initiatives show that integrating traditional practices is essential for sustainable climate adaptation.