The Adaptation Network, established in South Africa in 2009, is a multi-stakeholder network aimed at knowledge sharing, capacity building, policy engagement and collective learning around climate adaptation and resilience.
The Adaptation Network, established in South Africa in 2009, is a multi-stakeholder network aimed at knowledge sharing, capacity building, policy engagement and collective learning around climate
adaptation and resilience.
The membership of over 400 is made up of civil society groups, academia, the public and private sectors, as well as individuals from across southern Africa. The strength of the network lies in its diverse membership, which connects policymakers, civil society groupings, researchers, and select stakeholders in the private sector. By learning from and with each other, the network aims to enhance adaptive capacity and reduce vulnerability to climate change, particularly among the most affected and marginalised communities.
Your support builds strong partnerships and drives collective advocacy. Together, we create effective solutions for a resilient future in the face of climate change.
Your support builds strong partnerships and drives collective advocacy. Together, we create effective solutions for a resilient future in the
face of climate change.
Access to up to date, accurate information is an essential component of climate response. Empowering members with the tools they need to tackle climate change is one of the central aims of the network. Through collaboration with our membership and other key actors in the climate information space, we’ve curated a comprehensive collection of resources aimed at supporting climate change adaptation efforts. Whether you’re a grassroots community group,an academic institution, or in the public sector, our curated set of climate information tools offers a practical entry point for your journey.
Access to up to date, accurate information is an essential component of climate response. Empowering members with the tools they need to tackle climate change is one of the central aims of the network. Through collaboration with our membership and other key actors in the climate information space, we’ve curated a comprehensive collection of resources aimed at supporting climate change adaptation efforts. Whether you’re a grassroots community group,an academic institution, or in the public sector, our curated set of climate information tools offers a practical entry point for your journey.
Stay up-to-date with research, stories and news from the Adaptation Network. From insightful articles and research findings to exciting community initiatives and advocacy efforts, our blog section keeps you informed about the latest developments in climate adaptation and a just transition in South Africa.
How do we turn our stories into impact? A good story touches hearts, and a story backed by evidence can move systems. In the Adaptation Network workshop on advocacy, held in October 2025 participants explored how influencing policy requires both – the emotion that connects and the facts that convince.
Climate change does not affect everyone in the same way. Climate impacts: droughts, floods, storms and heat, deepen the cracks of inequality. There is a compounding that happens when adding layers of vulnerability and marginalisation. Women, most often responsible for care work, feeding families and in remote areas, for water
How might such a methodology contribute towards deepening empathy and building public discourse around climate adaptation?
How do we turn our stories into impact? A good story touches hearts, and a story backed by evidence can move systems. In the Adaptation Network workshop on advocacy, held in October 2025 participants explored how influencing policy requires both – the emotion that connects and the facts that convince.
Climate change does not affect everyone in the same way. Climate impacts: droughts, floods, storms and heat, deepen the cracks of inequality. There is a compounding that happens when adding layers of vulnerability and marginalisation. Women, most often responsible for care work, feeding families and in remote areas, for water
How might such a methodology contribute towards deepening empathy and building public discourse around climate adaptation?
