What is climate adaptation, and why does the world need it now

Climate adaptation will be one of the major issues under discussion at the 31st Conference of Parties to be held in Turkiye this month. Representatives from over 190 countries will aim to create consensus on matters such as climate finance, emissions reductions and adaptation.COP31 is being held against the backdrop of catastrophic natural disasters such as floods, droughts and heatwaves.As the world faces a powerful El Nino that is expected to intensify climate impacts, the concept of adaptation will be increasingly under the spotlight.What is climate adaptation?Climate adaptation means implementing measures to prepare for, and adjust to, the current and future effects of climate change. As global warming results in more frequent and intense extreme weather events, putting adaptation measures in place can reduce vulnerability to disasters among individuals and communities.Adaptation can include initiatives such as setting up early warning systems for cyclones, building flood ...