Tearfund is hoping talks in Dublin this week will lead to a breakthrough in the billions of dollars pledged by world leaders to help poor communities adapt to climate change, reports Christian Today. Tearfund's Head of Public Policy, Laura Taylor says little movement has been made in the last four years. "Bill Gates and others have suggested excellent ways of raising this money but we've yet to see any signs of progress," she said.
"People are incredibly resilient and resourceful, if we support them they can and will adapt. But they can't do this alone, and they shouldn't have to," says Taylor.
According to the report, Tearfund partner Eagles is helping rural villages adapt by building flood defences, learning new ways of farming and managing their resources better.