Nature for Climate Adaptation Initiative

Capacity building for an inclusive and resilient future

Advancing Gender-Responsive and Socially Inclusive Practices in Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation

February 2025

Improving the Capacity of Communities to Adapt to Climate Risk

December 9, 2024

International Development Week | Climate Finance Day

February 6, 2025

Now available in Spanish and French!

Community of Practice

Our Goal

To enhance the implementation of socially inclusive and gender-responsive nature-based climate solutions for adaptation in the most vulnerable regions of the world.

  • EbA E-Learning Course

    Learn about Ecosystem-based Adaptation planning and implementation through our online course in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

  • Resources

    Grow your understanding of nature-based climate solutions with technical briefs and case studies focused on gender equity, social inclusion, and biodiversity benefits.

  • Events

    Join the conversation and enhance your knowledge of nature-based climate solutions through webinars, workshops, and other events.

Explore Our Resources and Events
  • Case Studies

    NCAI Resource

    Advancing Gender-Responsive and Socially Inclusive Practices in Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation

    February 2025

    Get inspired by two nature-based solutions for climate adaptation projects that integrate GESI considerations at various stages.

  • Technical Brief

    NCAI Resource

    Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation

    January 2024

    Discover tools and recommendations on how to design and implement nature-based solutions for adaptation that advance gender equality and social inclusion.

  • Case Studies

    NCAI Resource

    Enhancing Biodiversity Co-Benefits From Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation in Practice

    November 2023

    Get inspired by two nature-based solutions for climate adaptation projects that capture biodiversity co-benefits in both the design and implementation phases.

  • Blog

    NCAI Resource

    Advancing Biodiversity-Positive Nature-Based Climate Solutions

    From India to Ethiopia to Canada, explore some valuable examples of nature-based solutions’ potential that also show their versatility for different contexts.

  • Technical Brief

    NCAI Resource

    Enhancing Biodiversity Co-Benefits From Nature-Based Solutions

    June 2023

    Explore key recommendations on how to plan, design, and implement nature-based solutions for adaptation that enhance biodiversity and ecosystem integrity.

  • Guidance

    NCAI Resource

    Seeking Clarity on Nature-Based Climate Solutions for Adaptation

    June 2022

    Learn about the concepts of Nature-Based Climate Solutions with an emphasis on climate adaptation.