Homa Bay People’s Adaptation Planning Project, KenyaA community-led initiative aimed at improving climate resilience in informal settlements, focusing on water access, sanitation, and infrastructure. Local residents guided priority setting, supported by technical partners.
Key Reflections:
Represents community values: Priorities reflect residents’ daily needs and concerns.
Addresses challenges: Targets climate-related issues like water scarcity and poor sanitation.
Assesses vulnerability: Participatory methods capture local exposures accurately.
Conflict resolution: Inclusive planning fosters negotiation and consensus.
Meets expectations/needs: Delivers tangible, community-defined outcomes.
Contributes to adaptive capacity: Builds skills, networks, and local agency for future resilience.
Conclusion: The Homa Bay plan is a successful community-centered adaptation approach, combining local knowledge with technical support to create equitable, relevant, and sustainable solutions.