Nature for Climate Adaptation Initiative

Capacity building for an inclusive and resilient future

Working With Indigenous Knowledge Holders to Advance Equitable and Inclusive Nature and Climate Initiatives

February 2026

International Development Week | Lessons from Partnering for Climate

February 2, 2026

International Development Week | Nature-based Solutions, Partnerships, and Indigenous Knowledge

February 3, 2026

How One Ugandan Community Is Using Nature-Based Solutions to Fight Climate Change

February 2026

How Radio Is Bridging the Gap Between Small-Scale Farmers and Policymakers to Address Climate Change

February 2026

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
  • Technical Brief

    NCAI Resource

    Working With Indigenous Knowledge Holders to Advance Equitable and Inclusive Nature and Climate Initiatives

    February 2026

    Explore actions for working with Indigenous Knowledge Holders to advance climate and nature initiatives using Indigenous science in equitable ways.

  • 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

    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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.