26. Governance, state capacities and institutional strengthening for climate action, planning and preparedness
Strengthen governance and institutional capacities by protecting defenders, building state resilience, developing gender-sensitive emergency protocols and training public servants to integrate climate into policy and planning.
Case Studies
Emissions markets reduce air pollution in India
India's first emissions market cut industrial air pollution in Gujarat, improving air quality for over 15 million people while being 25x more cost-effective than traditional regulation.
Early warning and response system for climate-sensitive diseases: from research to implementation
EWARS-csd is an early warning system for climate-sensitive diseases like dengue and malaria, predicting outbreaks up to 12 weeks ahead to guide preventive actions.
10 ways São Paulo is leading the way in climate resilience
São Paulo enhances resilience for 44M+ residents via nature-based solutions, green infrastructure, sustainable transport, community gardens, climate justice, and urban planning to tackle floods, heat, and droughts.