Adaptation to Climate Change

Adaptation to climate change involves making changes and taking actions to reduce the negative impacts of climate changes on communities, ecosystems, and economies. As the climate shifts—bringing more extreme weather, rising sea levels, and changing rainfall patterns—adaptation includes building flood defenses, modifying agricultural practices, improving water management, and developing resilient infrastructure. These measures help people and natural systems better cope with the alterations in their environment, ensuring safety, sustainability, and continued well-being in the face of ongoing climate changes. Adaptation is essential alongside efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.