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Resist
Withstand climate-related shocks and stresses
Climate Action & Resilient Development
Understanding Climate Action
Climate Action refers to all efforts to address the climate crisis through two main strategies: mitigation and adaptation.
Strategy 1
Mitigation
Focuses on reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that cause global warming.
Examples include:
- • Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
- • Improving energy efficiency in buildings, industry, and transportation.
- • Protecting and restoring forests and other natural carbon sinks.
- • Developing and deploying sustainable transportation options, such as electric vehicles and public transit.
Strategy 2
Adaptation
Involves preparing for the unavoidable impacts of climate change that are already happening. Adaptation actions are essential because, even with ambitious mitigation, the planet will continue to warm due to past emissions.
Examples of adaptation measures include:
- • Investing in infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather, such as stronger seawalls and flood defenses.
- • Building early warning systems for climate-related hazards like storms, floods, and heatwaves.
- • Developing and planting drought-resistant crops to protect food security.
Outcome
Climate Resilience
This term describes the ability of a system—be it a city, a business, or an ecosystem—to resist, absorb, and recover from climate-related shocks and stresses.
Resilience is the intended outcome of successful adaptation strategies. A resilient system is not only able to endure a disruption but can also reorganize and thrive in spite of a changing climate.
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Absorb
Take in and manage climate impacts
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Recover
Bounce back from disruptions
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Thrive
Reorganize and prosper in a changing climate
Climate impact
Measurable results, lasting change.
Our climate programs have sequestered over 1.8 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, restored degraded lands, and empowered communities to build climate resilience from the ground up.
1.8M
tonnes CO₂e sequestered
1.2M
trees planted and protected
45K
farmers trained in regenerative practices
240K
hectares of land restored
Our approach
Community-led, science-backed, nature-positive.
Community Co-Design
Every program starts with community dialogue, respecting local knowledge and ensuring solutions meet real needs.
Indigenous Knowledge
We blend traditional practices with modern climate science, creating solutions that honor ancestral wisdom.
Long-Term Impact
Our programs are designed for sustainability, with ongoing support and monitoring to ensure lasting change.