2026 Adaptation & Resilience: Heat | Theme Overview

Source: IPCC AR6 WGII
Technical and Policy Summary of Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability

Source: GCA
Brief overview of climate-water linkages and strategies for adaptation

Source: World Bank, COP 28 Talk
Detailed talk on water security risks and solutions, including grey and green infrastructure, sustainable irrigation practices, and modern sanitation technologies

Source: United Nations
Report on widespread aridity driven by climate change, with implications for food, migration, ecosystems, and the need for adaptation solutions like drought‑resistant crops

Source: The Nature Conservancy
A framework for integrating nature‑based and gray infrastructure in water resilience planning.

Source: Down To Earth | Subtheme: Drought Prone
Brief Video to understand the causes of flash droughts and management challenges