People and communities on the frontlines of climate change are often the most active and innovative in developing adaptation solutions. Yet, decisions related to adaptation are often taken at a national level, far removed from the local context in which the impact of these disasters is felt the strongest. Finance is very rarely directed towards the local level where individuals are designing and implementing adaptation actions daily.

Locally-Led Adaptation (LLA) can unlock, support and leverage the enormous potential and creativity of communities to develop and implement solutions. Shifting power to local stakeholders, without expecting them to shoulder the burden of adaptation, can catalyze adaptation that is effective, equitable, and transparent.

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.