Locally Led Planning
OVERVIEW
These articles explore key concepts and case studies in locally-led, inclusive and multisectoral upgrading of urban informal settlements for climate resilience.
The Mukuru Special Planning Area
This guide draws primarily on the experience of residents and their government, civil society and university partners in the Mukuru Special Planning Area (SPA) in Nairobi, Kenya. The SPA is an important case study in locally-led, inclusive and multisectoral upgrading of urban informal settlements for climate resilience. This article summarizes the Mukuru SPA and its key strategies.
Find out more about the Locally Led Adaptation Program
Locally Led Adaptation
We need to ensure action is locally led, to involve communities in adaptation decision-making and co-creation of solutions, and ensure climate finance reaches communities.
GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards
The GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards reward inspiring, innovative and scalable locally led efforts to address climate change and build resilience among vulnerable communities.
Reporting on Locally Led Adaptation
This training opportunity will offer 12 multimedia journalists a chance to deepen their understanding of the impacts of climate change on the lives of people, and why local leadership is key to developing responses.
Communicating on Locally Led Adaptation
Twelve Locally Led Adaptation practitioners will have the opportunity to train on how to communicate their efforts more effectively.
Call for Partnerships: GCA Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation
GCA seeks to work with institutions that have experience in successfully promoting and scaling up Locally Led Adaptation.