As global temperatures rise, water-related risks are expected to escalate with each degree. Currently, 1.47 billion people reside in high flood-risk areas, underscoring the urgent need for effective climate adaptation strategies.

To be successful, water adaptation solutions must be created using indigenous knowledge, local knowledge, and technical knowledge. In both Africa and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), it is essential to mobilize diverse stakeholders – especially those most vulnerable to climate disasters, such as women and young people.

About the fact sheets
This fact sheet is part of a series that presents information collated from the Thematic Youth Adaptation Forums held between March 2024 and August 2024. The information seeks to build the knowledge of young people on thematic areas of adaptation, foster a global knowledge Transfer on good practices of adaptation solutions and encourage innovation and accelerate adaptation action amongst young people.