The Paris Agreement recognises that adaptation is a global challenge that requires international cooperation, particularly to support the most vulnerable communities. It also sets a global goal on adaptation, of “enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability” to contribute to sustainable development and ensure an adequate adaptation response.
The COP26 decision does not mention transboundary climate risks, but governments and experts alike increasingly recognise them as a serious concern. The framework to guide the achievement of the global goal on adaptation (GGA), due for adoption at COP28 in Dubai in December 2023, presents an opportunity to ensure that implementation of the global goal reflects the full complexity of climate risk, as countries have to manage and adapt to risks at the local, national, regional and global levels all at once.
This briefing paper identifies entry points for integrating transboundary climate risks in the GGA framework. Recognising that key decisions about the framework have yet to be made, and different Parties and negotiating groups have different priorities, the analysis considers a range of options, taking into account the stages of the adaptation cycle and themes to be covered by the framework.
Initiative / The initiative explores implications of transboundary climate risks and strengthens cooperation to meet the global challenge of adaptation to climate change.
Past event / US Centre Director Ed Carr joined CGIAR for a July 2024 webinar on the effectiveness of adaptation-focused projects supported by international funds.
Feature / SEI and partners created a climate village at a historic arts festival in Hungary to bring youth views and artistic expression into climate policy discussions.
Event on 18 May – 21 May in Cavtat / Luke Gooding will present a new paper which focuses on scaling participatory retrofit across diverse housing stocks.
