Ensuring Inclusivity in Climate Adaptation Programs
How can climate adaptation programs in the Pacific become more inclusive and responsive to the lived experiences of affected communities?
The problem:
There is growing consensus on the need for diverse and gender-inclusive approaches in climate adaptation programs in the Pacific. However, significant gaps remain in understanding what achieves better and more equitable outcomes on the ground—particularly in fostering locally-led solutions and cultivating genuine, respectful partnerships.
Our research:
- Aims to advance gender inclusivity in the design and implementation of climate adaptation programs across Pacific communities.
- Developed in partnership with Pacific communities, ensuring the research reflects their priorities, needs, and contributions.
- Applies feminist and decolonial approaches alongside Talanoa methods to create more nuanced and Pasifika-led climate adaptation initiatives.
- Provides insights to guide Australia’s support for climate resilience efforts in the Pacific region.
Our impact:
- Informs Australia’s Research for Development (R4D) investment priorities in the Pacific through targeted recommendations for government and policy agencies.
- Supports the Australian Government to better understand, fund, and amplify locally led responses to climate impacts.
- Promotes inclusive climate adaptation, enhancing the resilience and wellbeing of diverse communities, including people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ groups, who are often disproportionately affected by climate change.
Using feminist and decolonial approaches and Talanoa methods, this research offers insights to create more nuanced, inclusive, and Pasifika-led climate adaptation initiatives.
| Our Researchers | Our Collaborators | Our Partners | Publications |
|---|---|---|---|
| | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Solomon Islands National University Research and development partners across Kiribati, Fiji and Solomon Islands |