PlanAdapt
PlanAdapt is a global network organization that provides innovative solutions for climate change adaptation and risk management. With a focus on social justice and participatory processes, it supports communities in the Global South and promotes transdisciplinary collaboration.
PlanAdapt: A global network organization for climate change adaptation and risk management
editKey Products and Services
editPlanAdapt is an independent, globally operating network organization that supports innovative and effective adaptation to climate change and the management of climate-related risks. The organization offers a variety of consulting services aimed at integrating climate-related risks across various sectors such as agriculture, forestry, water resource management, coastal protection, human development, energy, infrastructure, health, and tourism. These services include applied research, effective consulting, capacity-building measures, and knowledge transfer to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical implementation[1][4][5].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of PlanAdapt is to "work with and for people suffering from the impacts of climate change and climate justice, particularly in the Global South." The organization advocates for social inclusivity, economic justice, and nature-based solutions. It emphasizes the importance of participatory processes where all stakeholders decide who participates, who decides, and who benefits[3][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editPlanAdapt focuses on the development and dissemination of "best practices" in climate adaptation, which are always measured by their positive impacts on the affected population. The organization promotes transdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, practitioners, and other knowledge producers to develop innovative and equitable approaches to risk management and nature-based solutions. Through the Climate Co-Adaptation Lab and other interactive formats such as the PlanAdapt Topic Forum, PlanAdapt enables the exchange and further development of knowledge and practice[1][3][5].
Organizational Structure and Culture
editPlanAdapt is growing as a decentralized, open organization based on the principles of Holacracy, Sociocracy 3.0, and "Reinventing Organizations." This allows for a flexible and self-managed structure where each employee can determine their own way of participation and engagement. The organization values a collaborative and participatory working style that enables employees to learn and grow together[2][3][4].
Through these approaches and initiatives, PlanAdapt positions itself as a pioneer in supporting communities affected by the impacts of climate change and works towards creating a more just and sustainable future.