At the Adaptation Network Colloquium held in July 2024, attendees came together for a visual arts session centred on collaboration, creative expression and climate adaptation. This session encouraged everyone to step outside their comfort zones, engage with new people, and explore how creative processes can help address the complex challenges of climate change.

This animated presentation explores what climate-resilient development pathways involve through visual metaphors. It emerged from a session at the Adaptation Network Colloquium (July 2024), where researchers and practitioners were sharing their experiences of working with pathways to enhance development and reduce climate risks in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape.

From 14 to 16 July 2024, the Protea Fire and Ice Hotel in Cape Town became a vibrant hub of activity. Researchers, policymakers, community-based organisations, and the private sector gathered to exchange ideas, showcase their work, and engage in meaningful discussions about climate adaptation. The Colloquium provided a platform for sharing knowledge, exploring new solutions, and building collaborations to advance the adaptation agenda across southern Africa.