Perspectives

Aquaculture producers gather before the 20th Community Based Adaptation Conference in Manila, Philippines.

Whose nature, whose solutions? Indigenous and local priorities for aquaculture nature-based solutions

Perspective / Indigenous and local aquaculture producers reflected on the future of aquaculture Nature-based Solutions (NbS) at CBA20.

20 July 2026 / About Adaptation

The power to define nature-based solutions: insights from coastal aquaculture communities in Cambodia

Perspective / This piece looks at the gap between policy labels and lived reality when livelihood practices are branded as nature-based solutions.

17 July 2026 / About Food and agriculture

Shining a 36°C spotlight on UK climate adaptation

Perspective / The heatwave that coincided with London Climate Action Week underscores the UK's urgent need to adapt to limit the threats to schools, the economy and society.

26 June 2026 / About Adaptation

Hands holding a smartphone, photographing a scattered pile of printed photos on a table.

Are climate weeks becoming the new engine of climate delivery?

Perspective / Wanaporn Yangyuentham reflects on why "climate weeks" like Yeosu are turning climate pledges into delivery on the ground.

25 June 2026 / About Climate policy, Finance and Participation

Close-up of blue photovoltaic solar panels at an angle, showing the cells' grid lines and fine wiring.

Trade treaty with a twist could shape responsible critical raw materials flows

Perspective / The EU and Mercosur countries' treaty puts the two trade blocks in a position to lead towards responsible production of these materials for a green transition.

11 June 2026 / About Fossil fuels and Renewables

Co-designing the future of water storage management by integrating grey, green and community systems

Perspective / Collaborative and multi-benefit approaches with nature-based solutions can help build a resilient, equitable water future for the Mekong Region.

9 June 2026 / About Water resources

Mangrove seedling with bright green leaves growing among dark tangled roots on a coastal mudflat.

Conviction-led capital: what a new report on Asian philanthropists means for SEI’s climate finance work

Perspective / A small group of Asian philanthropists is funding the risky climate solutions others will not, and SEI can learn from how they work.

4 June 2026 / About Adaptation, Finance, Innovation and Participation

Solar panels mounted across a residential rooftop, with apartment buildings and trees in the background.

Rooftop solar PV – a promising solution for the energy crisis in Thailand

Perspective / The war in Iran and ensuing energy crisis has exposed the vulnerability of Thailand’s energy system – how does solar rooftop PV offer an opportunity?

28 May 2026 / About Fossil fuels, Household energy, Mitigation and Renewables

The UK faces growing climate threats – where is the response to match?

Perspective / In this perspective for Climate Home News, Kate Williamson and Magnus Benzie outline how the UK can build public support for climate adaptation policy agendas.

26 May 2026 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Innovation, Participation and Public policy