Community-Led Ecosystem-based Adaptation: Local Solutions for Global Climate Resilience

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13/10/2025
16:00 - 17:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2 , Onsite

Why attend

Discover how local communities are driving climate resilience through Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA). This event showcases community-led solutions tailored to unique ecological and cultural contexts—highlighting the power of local leadership in addressing global climate challenges.

Session Description

This event will be held on 13 October 2025 from 16:30-18:00. This event explores the vital role of local communities in shaping and implementing EbA strategies that reflect their unique ecological and cultural contexts. Through real-world examples and expert insights, participants will learn how community-driven approaches enhance climate resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable development. The session will highlight innovative practices, challenges, and opportunities in scaling up EbA efforts globally, while emphasising the importance of inclusive, locally grounded solutions. Whether you're a practitioner, policymaker, or researcher, this event offers valuable perspectives on how empowering communities can lead to more effective and enduring climate action.
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Speaker

Speaker Hari Krishna NIBANUPUDI

Senior Climate Emergencies Expert, IUCN Climate Crisis Commission 2022-2025

Speaker Myrna SEMAAN

President, Friends of Nature

Speaker Kathryn GOODWIN

Programme Associate, xxx-xx-xxxx

Speaker Peter CUTTER

Director, Program Coordination and Technical Services, RECOFTC

Speaker Enni KALLIO

Programme Officer, Climate Change, IUCN

Speaker Helene HOFFMANN

Project Manager International Climate Initiative, Zukunft-Umwelt-Gesellschaft gGmbH