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Factsheet: Climate Change in Rural Landscapes

Climate change significantly impacts rural areas, affecting both their ecosystems and the livelihoods of residents. Fortunately, there are numerous solutions to promote climate-resilient and low-emission rural landscapes, ensuring food security within planetary boundaries. But how can we realize climate-sensitive rural development, and how does it contribute to transforming our agricultural and food systems? This factsheet explores these interconnections, presents strategic solutions, and illustrates them with practical examples. It underlines that climate-sensitive rural development should advocate for systemic approaches that reduce risks for vulnerable groups and take into account structural factors within the political framework, highlighting that such methods greatly aid in the transformation of agricultural and food systems.

Agroecology: Connecting People, Land, Climate and Biodiversity – Recommendations on the Road to Belém

The outcomes of the 2024 Rio Convention COPs underscore the necessity to enhance and utilize synergies among the Conventions. Agroecology is a promising approach that simultaneously contributes to the goals of the UNFCCC, CBD, and UNCCD. By adopting a systemic approach to food system transformation based on agroecological principles, countries can achieve multiple socio-ecological and economic benefits while fulfilling their commitments to the Rio Conventions.

IISD Technical Brief: Mobilizing Knowledge on Gender, Equity, and Justice in Climate Change Adaptation

In an effort to increase the uptake of gender-responsive and socially inclusive approaches, IISD has systematically reviewed the IPCC WG II report and summarized the key messages on gender, equity, and justice. This technical brief unpacks the key messages with illustrative examples and a companion comic: A Story of Gender, Equity, and Justice in Climate Change Adaptation. The brief can be used on its own or with the comic to better understand and communicate this essential knowledge toward more just and effective approach to climate change.

IISD Comic: A Story of Gender, Equity, and Justice in Climate Change Adaptation

In an effort to increase the uptake of gender-responsive and socially inclusive approaches, IISD has systematically reviewed the IPCC WG II report and summarized the key messages on gender, equity, and justice in a technical brief. This comic accompanies the technical brief to better understand and communicate this essential knowledge toward more just and effective approach to climate change.

Private Capital Financing Options for Climate Relevant SMEs and Startups Beyond Equity Deals

This document explores innovative financing options such as Venture Debt, DAOs, and Carbon Credit-based funding, offering practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of startups and SMEs in emerging markets. It provides valuable insights for stakeholders seeking to unlock new funding opportunities and promote sustainable economic growth, particularly in the context of development cooperation.

Empowering women for effective climate change adaptation: The Role of the Private Sector

Discover the transformative potential of private sector investment in climate adaptation and women’s empowerment. Delve into our brief, curated from interviews and research by the Private Adaptation Finance component at GIZ, to explore innovative strategies for SMEs, female entrepreneurs, and investors. Join us in shaping a more resilient and inclusive future.