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LDC Initiative for Effective Adaptation and Resilience
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LIFE-AR is an LDC-led, LDC-owned initiative to develop a long-term vision for delivering a climate-resilient future, in line with LDC needs and priorities.
More at https://www.life-ar.org
Through #LIFEAR, communication became a catalyst for climate action in Uganda —bridging national goals with local realities. From radio shows to parish dialogues, communities were empowered to shape their own adaptation solutions.

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Localising Climate Action: How LIFE-AR Transformed Community Engagement in Uganda
Effective, inclusive communication is one of the most powerful drivers of climate action. In Uganda, it became the bridge between national climate ambitions and the realities of communities in four pi...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This year’s Stories of Resilience from Global Centre on Adaptation shows what real progress looks like: climate finance reaching those who need it most. LIFE-AR is proud to contribute to the chapter on Resilience, Made Local. Read more: llahub.gca.org/articles/a06...
Stories of Resilience: Lessons from Local Adaptation Practice 2025
How can we redefine “success” in climate adaptation beyond easily countable project outputs? What mechanisms are most effective in bridging the gap between local knowledge and national policy? Why is ...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🌍 #Malawi & #Uganda LIFE-AR teams joined forces in Salima to share lessons on locally-led adaptation. From forest restoration to solar irrigation, this is LDC leadership in action. Learn more 👉 www.facebook.com/100064481388...
December 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A captivating post #COP30 event! Listen to @tracyk.bsky.social and a panel of experts talk about "Just Transition: Advancing Social Justice in Climate Action for Agrifood Systems" hosted by @fao.org
👉 More info & register here: www.fao.org/climate-chan...
Shaping climate futures | Climate Change | Event detail
Gender and Just Transition Pathways after COP30. A two-session webinar on outcomes and prospects of the Belém conference.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Successful launch for LIFE-AR in The Gambia! This marks the beginning of the investment phase, where 8 ward all benefit from adaptation actions prioritised by communities. Well done The Gambia for putting together the systems and processes to make this new stage possible.

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Gambia Embraces Locally Led Climate Action with Launch of LIFE AR Framework
YouTube video by StarTV – The Gambia
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November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Welcome to the incoming Chair of the LDC Climate Change group!
We are looking forward to working with you in 2026.
Get to now the incoming Chair of our group

#COP30 #United4ClimateAction
November 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Last ones standing, 24 hrs defending the group's position. At 08:00 - the package was agreed. It was a difficult night of huge compromises. We didn't win on all fronts, but we got tripling #adaptation finance by 2035!

Thanks for siding with 1.6 billion people.

A luta contiua!
November 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
🇧🇹 Bhutan is leading the world in climate + well-being.
Bhutan shows that sustainability and human progress can go hand in hand.
With LIFE-AR, Bhutan is putting its long-term climate vision into action through community-driven, nationally owned resilience efforts.
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Balancing Development and Environmental Preservation in Bhutan
Bhutan is as a remarkable example of how ancient wisdom can guide modern sustainability. Joining LIFE-AR fits into this rich cultural background.
www.life-ar.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Real adaptation leadership means LDCs shaping priorities, driving delivery & influencing global systems for the most vulnerable. That’s what #LIFEAR is doing—scaling LLA, reshaping climate finance & turning COP30 ambition into action for resilient communities.
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About LIFE-AR
YouTube video by LIFE-AR
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November 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
In case you missed yesterday's call-to-action event at COP30, the replay is available in full here: youtu.be/-zwIUG6Vdoo?...
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November 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A 15h, rejoignez LIFE-AR au pavillon du Sénégal pour une discussion passionnante sur l'adaptation menée au niveau local, avec des examples concrets du Burkina Faso, du Mali, de Madagascar et du Sénégal.
November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our high level panel speakers - Follow online at cop-resilience-hub.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Starting in a few minutes! If you are at COP30, join us for a networking breakfast followed by the LIFE-AR call-to-action. The event will gather high-level speakers for interesting conversations around the LDC leadership on adaptation and resilience.
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Rejoignez-nous demain vendredi 14 novembre au pavillon du Sénégal pour cet événement 100% francophone consacré à l'adaptation menée au niveau local.
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Happening tomorrow!

Register now to avoid missing out: dandcdays.com/registration/
October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Pré-CdP30 au Burkina Faso : LIFE-AR a activement participé à la préparation de la session ordinaire annuelle du Comité national changement climatique (CNACC), rassemblant les acteurs travaillant sur le changement climatique dans le pays.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
🌍 Want to stay updated on locally led climate action across LDCs?

Sign up for the LIFE-AR Newsletter for stories, insights & progress from Front Runner Countries.

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Newsletter
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October 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🌍 Join LIFE-AR at #DCDays2025 – online on 30 Oct!
🕙 10:00–10:45 UTC | 13:00–13:45 EAT
🎙️ Co-hosting “Real world decentralisation” with @WorldBank
🔗 Register: dandcdays.com/registration/
#LIFEAR #LocallyLedAdaptation #COP30 #ClimateFinance
Development and Climate Days 2025
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October 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
LIFE-AR’s Peer Learning Days in Addis Ababa brought together LDCs to share locally led adaptation strategies. From inclusive planning to devolved finance and GESI integration, countries are driving climate resilience through collaboration. www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Strengthening Locally Led Adaptation: Insights from LIFE-AR’s Peer Learning Days
During two days, LIFE-AR countries and Board members and observers exchanged experience, learnings and best practices in implementing LIFE-AR.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🌾 On #WorldFoodDay, LIFE-AR celebrates locally led climate-smart agriculture in Ethiopia’s Kembebit Woreda, boosting food security, resilience & livelihoods. Communities are leading the way! #LocallyLedAdaptation #FoodSystems #ClimateAction #LDCs
October 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🌍 LIFE-AR is heading to COP! We’ll be spotlighting locally led adaptation and LDC leadership in climate resilience. Follow us for updates from the ground.
October 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
LIFE-AR’s latest learning series shows how LDCs are transforming climate finance through pooled funds, flexible budgeting, and the 70:30 target. Locally led adaptation starts with country ownership and systems that shift power. Read more: www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Transforming climate finance for effective resilience
LIFE-AR promotes an innovative approach to climate finance, locally-led, partnership-based, patient and flexible. LIFE-AR countries have applied those principles in different ways to reach the target ...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Le Burkina Faso investit dans la résilience climatique menée localement. Grâce à LIFE-AR, 70 % des fonds sont consacrés à des actions prioritaires pour les communautés, telles que la restauration des terres, l'accès à l'eau et les coopératives de femmes. www.life-ar.org/fr/actualite...
Burkina Faso Renforcer la résilience au niveau local
Cette courte brochure décrit comment les investissements dans les communes ciblées par LIFE-AR au Burkina Faso visent à renforcer la résilience des communautés.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Speaking at ACS2, Tracy called out the lack of trust in climate partnerships: “It’s always fly in fly out consultants…” LIFE-AR is a business unusual initiative led by LDCs, shaped by country strategies, and rooted in community-driven adaptation. #LIFEAR #ACS2
October 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Bhutan is leading the way on climate resilience as a LIFE-AR Front Runner Country.

Its new delivery mechanism puts communities in charge—prioritising investments, managing resources, and tracking progress in line with Bhutanese values of harmony and stewardship.

www.life-ar.org/en/news-blog...
Balancing Development and Environmental Preservation in Bhutan
Bhutan is as a remarkable example of how ancient wisdom can guide modern sustainability. Joining LIFE-AR fits into this rich cultural background.
www.life-ar.org
October 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM