Adaptation and Resilience — The Big Picture — Introduction

The faster the climate changes and the longer adaptation efforts are put off, the more difficult and expensive responding to climate change will be. This article provides an overview of the broad range of activities tracked by the United Nations that are aimed at adapting to climate change.

Adaptation refers to adjustments in ecological, social or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects. It refers to changes in processes, practices and structures to moderate potential damages or to benefit from opportunities associated with climate change. In simple terms, countries and communities need to develop adaptation solutions and implement actions to respond to current and future climate change impacts.

Adaptation actions can take on many forms, depending on the unique context of a community, business, organization, country or region. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all-solution’—adaptation can range from building flood defences, setting up early warning systems for cyclones, switching to drought-resistant crops, to redesigning communication systems, business operations and government policies. Many nations and communities are already taking steps to build resilient societies and economies. However, greater action and ambition will be needed to cost-effectively manage the risks, both now and in the future.

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Source: United Nations Climate Change

Functional Sector: Environment

Date Added: 2024-08-16

	Category: Climate Change
	Format: Article
	Duration: under 10 minutes