Adaptation & Resilience Theme Overview Webinar
Description
Welcome to the Global Sustainability Challenge (GSC) Webinar focusing on Adaptation & Resilience — one of the core themes set out for this international competition.
Hosted by Alyssa Gilbert, Director of Innovation at Grantham Institute for Climate change and the Environment, Imperial College London.
🧩 Alyssa unpacks:
- What adaptation and resilience mean for people, nature, and infrastructure
- Real-world case studies, from urban flooding to drought-prone regions
- How to start your GSC journey: from local research to global solutions
- Guidance on forming teams, defining problems, and developing your idea
🎯 Get insider tips on what judges are looking for, advice for building a winning team, and practical examples to inspire your submission.
Video Content
Related Resources
Adaptation & ResilienceSource: 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
Global Threat of Drying Lands
FoundationSource: 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
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