Making Climate Adaptation Work: From Local Action to Global Finance

In this episode of "Is Climate Change Your Podcast," Anirudh Nanda sits down with Cristina Rumbaitis Del Rio, a leading expert on climate adaptation, to delve into the critical importance of adapting to the impacts of climate change. They discuss the stark differences in adaptation needs and priorities between the Global North and Global South, highlighting the justice issues inherent in climate adaptation. Cristina, drawing on her extensive experience working in South Asia, explains what effective adaptation looks like on the ground, emphasizing the need for locally-led solutions and strong community engagement. She also sheds light on the crucial role of early warning systems in saving lives and livelihoods, and the urgent need for increased investment in these systems. Tune in to learn more about the global adaptation challenge and how we can build a more resilient future for all.

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00:00 - Introduction
02:48 - Understanding Climate Adaptation and Its Importance
07:42 - Mainstreaming Adaptation in Development Planning
13:09 - Global Finance and Local Solutions for Adaptation
18:23 - Maladaptation
20:50 - Global Efforts in Adaptation
24:34 - Early Warnings for All
30:51 - Critical Next Steps in Adaptation
33:41 - LinkedIn Question: Measuring Adaptation

Anirudh Nanda:

Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio:

[surindersyal]

Mr. Nanda Sahib Ji, I enjoyed your conversation Ms. Cristina Rumbaitis very much. I am forced to think that our experts are well aware of the reasons for which our environment is getting damaged. Deep studies have also been done on what are the causes of global warming. But the sad thing is that the governments of the countries of the world are still not taking necessary steps to save the environment. In my opinion, the main reason for this is the development of capitalism and materialism. The only goal in capitalism is to earn maximum profits. But the most negative aspect of capitalism is that it neither cares about the environment nor the health of the people. Nowadays, everything is available in disposable packing which is the main reason for increasing garbage. Disposable things are being used indiscriminately even for eating and drinking, which has created heaps of garbage. Despite knowing all this, governments are not taking strict steps in this regard. I would like to tell you as an example, the sweet milk bottles that come from the milk plants can be easily reused if they are sent back to the milk plants and after washing, these bottles can be filled with milk again and sold in the market. But everyone is only concerned about their profits. Waste management will become a huge challenge in the times to come as such disposable items are not being banned. God gave man a very good earth to live on but it seems that man will not leave this planet to live on for his greed and selfishness. It is highly commendable that experts like you are trying your best to awaken the governments and people. But our governments should also take environmental problems very seriously and people should also fulfill their responsibilities. Thank You.

[anitananda]

Climate change is vast subject. Through every episode we come to know new measures for protecting ourselves against the havoc created by climate change. Absolutely an eye opener episode. Keep it up Anirudh.

[vasilispetropoulos]

Very nuanced arguments from the guest. Impressive professionalism on the part of Anirudh Nanda as always. Congratulations to both for the great content. Looking forward to the next episode.

[nandinitaneja]

Focus on climate change is today's necessity

[khyatinanda]

Thanks for these podcasts! It keeps us so informed about the very many aspects of climate change

[samridhi]

Super interesting!
Absolutely loved it💚

[SrishtiGosain-ji]

Such an interesting episode. We have really messed up our environment. I wish there were a reset button.