Strengthening resilience for a changing climate

Progress towards net zero by 2050 must go hand in hand with a concerted focus on building the resilience of people, economies and ecosystems. The Paris Agreement recognises the importance of enhancing adaptation and fostering climate resilience, and that adaptation in developing countries will require support (financial, capacity and technological) from developed countries.

The OECD supports countries in their climate resilience efforts providing timely analysis and translating data and research into tailored guidance and recommendations to support policy action.

Understanding climate risks

Losses and damages

This project explores different approaches to reduce and manage losses and damages from climate change in the context of uncertainty.

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Ocean and coastal risks

Coastal communities are disproportionately impacted by climate change. Working with both developed and developing countries, the OECD aims to support government efforts to adapt to coastal risks while transitioning to a more sustainable ocean economy.

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Wildfire risk

Climate change facilitates the occurrence of extreme wildfires, posing growing threats to people, economies, and the environment. Ongoing OECD work explores the drivers, impacts and policy responses to wildfires in the context of climate change.

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Drought and water scarcity risks

Climate change exacerbates the occurrence and intensity of droughts, putting people, the environment and economies at risk. The OECD supports countries in implementing well-designed policies to strengthen resilience to droughts and water scarcity.

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Policy responses to address climate risks

Nature-based solutions

Nature-based solutions, such as wetland restoration, have come to the fore to help address the multiple threats posed by climate change. OECD work explores the enabling policy environment to facilitate their uptake.

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Net Zero+: Climate and Economic Resilience in a Changing World

This OECD project will increase our understanding of the complex systemic inter-linkages between our climate, economic and financial systems, and provide country policy guidance to enhance resilience.

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Measuring progress in the implementation of national adaptation policies

The OECD is assessing progress in the implementation of national adaptation policies. It is a critical step in understanding how adaptation efforts contribute to strengthening climate resilience, and whether they do so effectively.

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Engaging with countries

Task Force on Climate Change Adaptation
The OECD Task Force on Climate Change Adaptation (TFCCA) brings together over 70 countries and organisations to promote concrete solutions and accelerate policy action on climate adaptation. It provides policy makers with a platform to discuss and exchange experiences, best practices and the latest research on climate variability, adaptation and resilience.

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Development co-operation
The OECD supports governments of developing countries and providers of development co-operation with concrete tools and good practices to strengthen the resilience of human and natural systems to the impacts of climate change.

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Policy responses across sectors and contexts

Infrastructure

Decisions on the location, design, operation and maintenance of infrastructure, as well as on their governance and financing, need to be assessed in relation to the exposure and vulnerability of infrastructure to a whole range of risks, including climate risks.

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Agriculture

As climate change increases pressures on land and water, the agricultural sector needs to better prepare for, absorb and recover from climate risks and other natural hazards.

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Cities

Cities and regions play a pivotal role in climate action. The OECD supports countries, regions and cities to develop and implement effective climate plans, strategies and policy instruments.

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