Nature for Climate Adaptation Initiative
The Nature for Climate Adaptation Initiative (NCAI) aims to enhance civil society organizations’ capacity to implement nature-based climate solutions (NBCS) for adaptation that provide biodiversity and livelihood benefits to people of all genders and social groups in developing countries.
Creating an environment for accelerated action on NBCS for adaptation, the NCAI equips civil society organizations and practitioners involved in international development and climate adaptation with a solid baseline understanding to design compelling proposals and pursue projects, programs, and partnerships that will unleash the full potential of nature in confronting the climate crisis, while also promoting gender equality, social inclusion, the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and positive outcomes for biodiversity and ecosystems.
The NCAI offers three key tools:
- A self-paced, accessible e-learning course developed in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- An online learning space with technical guidance, resources, and case studies.
- Targeted virtual and in-person learning exchange opportunities that foster a community of practice.
Seeking Clarity on Nature-Based Climate Solutions for Adaptation
This guidance note clarifies the concepts behind nature-based solutions (NbS), nature-based climate solutions (NBCS), and ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA).
New Initiative to Boost Capacity for Nature-Based Climate Solutions
The Nature for Climate Adaptation Initiative (NCAI) has one crucial goal: to help enable nature-based climate action that protects both livelihoods and biodiversity in the most vulnerable parts of the world.
Nature
Nature-based solutions—solutions that involve working with nature to address societal challenges—have gained momentum as a tool that can deliver multiple benefits.
Project team
Veronica Lo
Senior Policy Advisor
Anika Terton
Senior Policy Advisor and Lead
Jeffrey Qi
Policy Advisor I
Nicole Jang
Policy Analyst I
Marie Royer
Communications Officer
Calais Caswell
Policy Advisor II, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Georgia Exell
Policy Analyst I
Francine Irakoze
Project Manager
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