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It is unfortunate I cannot readily lay evidence on an instance where a CBA/ LLA strategy was used to adapt to climate crisis. The immediate intervention that comes to mind is the Keta Sea Defense Project but that was a nationally led strategy to safeguard community members from harsh tidal waves. Again, I want to emphasize that, if communities can develop strategies to adapt to climate crisis, then stakeholders who are known to be champions of climate security should explore how best the advance some of these local strategies for the safeguard of life on earth. It saves high expenditures on climate adaptation/ mitigation technologies.

A successful Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) practice I have observed in Chikwawa District is the use of traditional flood-resilient farming and settlement practices along the Shire River, particularly the cultivation of sorghum and millet on elevated land (locally informed land zoning) combined with community-led flood preparedness measures.

Challenge Addressed

This initiative addresses recurrent flooding and prolonged dry spells, which have intensified due to climate change. Chikwawa is highly vulnerable to seasonal floods that destroy crops, displace households, and undermine food security.

Local Engagement in Planning and Decision-Making

Local people—especially village elders, lead farmers, and traditional leaders—played a central role in identifying flood-prone zones and deciding where different crops should be planted. Decisions were informed by historical flood knowledge, oral histories, and long-standing observations of river behavior. Community meetings (msonkhano wa mudzi) were used to agree on farming calendars, crop choices, and settlement boundaries.

Outcomes and Impacts

Évaluation de la satisfaction

​Sur la base de l'ampleur de la crise (comme nous l'avons vu pour le Tchad ou le Bangladesh) face à la réponse institutionnelle :

​Évaluation : 2/5 — Insatisfait

​Échelle de Likert : Insatisfait (Je reconnais des progrès institutionnels, mais les résultats concrets sur le terrain restent dérisoires face à l'urgence).

​3. Justification de l'évaluation

​Mon insatisfaction ne porte pas sur le travail des diplomates du Sud (qui a été héroïque), mais sur le fossé qui sépare la politique de papier de la réalité climatique.

1. Une réussite inspirante : Le Plan National de Descarbonisation du Costa Rica

​Bien que ce soit un petit pays, le Costa Rica est devenu un géant de l'action climatique. Son plan vise une économie nette zéro d'ici 2050.

​Pourquoi ça marche ? * Consensus politique : Ce n'est pas le projet d'un seul parti, mais une vision d'État.

​Lien économie-nature : Ils ont transformé la protection de la biodiversité en moteur économique (écotourisme).

​Fiscalité verte : Utilisation des taxes sur les carburants pour financer les services écosystémiques.

​2. Un échec relatif : La Grande Muraille Verte (Phase initiale)

The rate at which events, indicating climate change, are happening in Kenya is so alarming. Some notable events include:

1. Change of Seasons

   I come from a background where we do farming not just for the sake of anything but as the main activity that brings food on the table. We normally follow patterns that determines the time for planting, cultivating, harvesting, etc. Over the past few years predicting the weather patterns has become a difficult game. The most recent encounter is when most farmers went at a loss after having their crops withering before harvesting. We cannot clearly tell what season is this!

2. Flooding in cities

   This was a strange activity until one year ago when our mighty city, Nairobi experienced large floods during the rains. Vehicles, hundreds of people died and others were displaced and buildings collapsed. In a similar occurence some buildings collapsed and some property swept away…

In Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) — regions highly vulnerable to drought — the TWENDE project (Towards Ending Drought Emergencies) was implemented to strengthen community resilience to climate change impacts such as prolonged dry spells and livestock losses. This project focused on ecosystem restoration, climate-adapted planning, and resilient land management across multiple counties.

How the Plan Was Designed and Implemented

The TWENDE project was driven by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) and involved participatory planning with local communities, county governments, and development partners. It focused on three components:

1. Adapted planning: supporting drought-resilience planning that integrates climate risk into local decisions.

2. Rangeland restoration: rehabilitating degraded landscapes, critical dry-season grazing areas, and water points.

3. Resilient ecosystem management: strengthening community capacity to manage local resources and respond to climate stress.

The climate change is really affecting lives in my country Nigeria especially in Benue State where river Benue exists, we are experiencing strange harsh weather so dry with exorbitant heat which makes both children and adults unable to sleep at night. Constantly waking up profusely in the pool of sweat, the children go to school and come home with sickness, some children stay out of school because they cannot withstand the harsh weather. The communities can't even intervene much but the government have constantly come to give vaccines to children that will help them adjust to the challenge. Some children that got affected with mumps stay at home until they're better

1. Strategies and Tools for Stakeholder Identification and Mapping:

I found that combining stakeholder analysis matrices with social network mapping is very effective for complex projects like climate resilience initiatives. The analysis matrix helps categorize stakeholders based on their interest and influence, allowing project teams to prioritize engagement efforts. Social network mapping, on the other hand, visually shows how stakeholders are connected and highlights potential champions or blockers. Additionally, participatory approaches, where community members themselves help identify key stakeholders, ensure that no critical local voices are overlooked.

2. Negotiation and Communication in Managing Conflicts:

Conflicts among stakeholders are inevitable in projects with multiple priorities. Strong negotiation skills allow facilitators to find common ground, clarify expectations, and reach mutually beneficial agreements. Meanwhile, effective communication—especially active listening and transparent information-sharing—builds trust and prevents misunderstandings. For example, when working on community-based projects, presenting data in accessible formats and explaining trade-offs helps stakeholders understand…

In October 2024, the province of Valencia experienced one of the most catastrophic weather events in its history. The DANA brought record-breaking rainfall that devastated dozens of municipalities, serving as a brutal reminder of how global climate phenomena manifest in our own backyards.

This event is a clear example of the extreme weather mentioned in our discussion guidelines. Driven by record-high Mediterranean temperatures, the storm released a year's worth of rain in just a few hours, turning local ravines into destructive torrents and proving that the climate risks we often discuss in the abstract are now a tangible reality for our community.

The challenges were immediate and profound, affecting every pillar of local life. From an infrastructure standpoint, the collapse of bridges and the flooding of the rail network cut off essential lifelines. Beyond the physical damage, the tragedy forced a total halt to the local economy, destroying citrus harvests…