Supporting private adaptation to climate change in semi-arid lands in developing countries

Pathways to Resilience in Semi-Arid Economies (PRISE)

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Abstract: Most climate change adaptation decisions,in semi-arid lands and elsewhere,are made by â??private actorsâ?? â?? which include households,producers and businesses. These groups try to manage their exposure to risks and to maximise opportunities when they arise. But they cannot adapt effectively to climate change alone: they require supportive enabling conditions and policies that equip them with the necessary incentives,resources,knowledge and skills. This policy brief highlights the important role for national governments,in collaboration with their development partners,to support adaptation and climate-resilient development among private actors in the semi-arid lands of developing countries. It also highlights opportunities for public adaptation investments and the development of a supportive institutional enabling environment to upscale adaptation and climate-resilient development.