In this episode, from the Series: Just Transitions in Practice the discussion examines how community priorities can be lost before climate finance decisions are even made.

National adaptation plans are intended to reflect country needs, but limited consultation and weak representation can exclude vulnerable and marginalised communities. Participation can become a tick-box exercise rather than meaningful involvement in deciding what matters.

The discussion moves to locally led adaptation and the difficulty of connecting community priorities with national planning and larger funding systems. Small locally developed projects may reflect local needs while remaining disconnected from major finance structures.

Bankability creates another tension. Climate funds need projects that can demonstrate feasibility, scale and  ...