Photo Stories
Photo Essay from Zambia: In the trenches in the fight against drought
Zambia’s NAP sets out a roadmap for the country to cope with frequent droughts. Discover how communities work to boost climate change adaptation planning and implementation.
The Coral Gardeners of Saint Lucia: Local heroes against coral bleaching
Coral gardeners in Saint Lucia are working together to save reefs from the devastating effects of climate change through a flagship project under the island’s National Adaptation Plan.
Protecting Kune-Vaini Lagoon: Scaling up ecosystem-based adaptation in Albania’s oasis for migratory birds
Albania’s Kune-Vaini Lagoon System is an ecological bird’s corridor and its ecosystem is crucial for local communities’ livelihoods. Due to climate change, this ecological wonder is under threat, but a successful Ecosystem-based Adaptation project under Albania’s NAP is helping communities prepare for and cope with the impacts of climate change.
Deep Roots for Resilient Communities: A nature-based solution helping Fiji adapt to climate change
by Christian Ledwell, IISD
Climate change poses major risks for Fiji’s communities, ecosystems and economy. Vetiver grass is playing a key role in the island nation’s climate adaptation plan—and its wide-ranging benefits are already having a positive effect.