Praxis Perspective Seminar | Introduction to Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change

We are excited to announce the November edition of our monthly Praxis Perspective Seminar series. This session, titled “Introduction to Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change,” will be presented by Swapan Mehra, Founder-CEO of Iora Ecological Solutions. Join us for an insightful discussion with one of the leading figures in climate policy.

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm IST
Platform: Zoom

Please register here to attend.

Seminar Description

Adapting to climate change is essential, yet most efforts remain top-down, depriving affected communities of decision making over their present and future. For decades, the poor and marginalised populations have navigated climate variables and extremes with little inclusion in formal strategies.

In this context, Community-based adaptation (CBA) offers a transformative shift by prioritising community-led processes rooted in local knowledge, needs and capacities. However, scaling CBA into broader policies remains a challenge.

Join us as we explore:

1. How climate change impacts communities and their responses.
2. The evolution and limitations of CBA.
3. Strategies to scale community-driven solutions.

About Swapan Mehra

Swapan Mehra is a leading expert in environmental finance and climate policy, with over 16 years of experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation. As the Founder and CEO of Iora Ecological Solutions, he drives climate action through integrated nature-based solutions. He holds an MBA from IIFM and an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School. A World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2020), he has contributed to key Indian policy documents, including the National REDD+ Strategy. Swapan has also served as a UNEP technical reviewer and a UNDP Equator Prize jury member.