Stronger partnerships and local innovations: tackling new climate realities in cities

This report highlights key lessons learned from the implementation of the five projects. Local governments and organized community groups are key actors for effective and sustainable interventions to reduce risks and build resilience in cities. Meanwhile, local civil society and the private sector are also relevant stakeholders and bridge builders, helping to enhance capacities and ensure successful collaboration. Incremental climate adaptation solutions that bring together and draw on the complementary strengths of local governments and communities have a critical role to play.

It also presents recommendations in support of community-driven climate action in urban areas:

1. Prioritize building resilience with the urban poor;
2. Tackle barriers to inclusion;
3. Build local partnerships for resilience;
4. Co-produce local solutions for adaptation;
5. Prioritize inclusive climate action;
6. Maximize local impact through better funding and support.