INACCT Resilience and REPRESA Synergies in Climate Resilience in African Coastal Cities and Tropical Cyclone Preparedness in Southern Africa

The intersection of the INACCT Resilience and REPRESA projects presents a unique opportunity to address climate change impacts through collaborative approaches, enhancing climate policy, and sharing key findings to achieve project goals. INACCT Resilience, focusing on inclusive African coastal cities’ resilience, and REPRESA, aimed at improving early warnings and resilience to tropical cyclones, both contribute to the overarching goal of building sustainable and resilient communities in the face of climate adversities. The collaborative approach between INACCT and REPRESA leverages transdisciplinary research and stakeholder engagement to co-design gender-responsive resilience planning frameworks and early warning systems. This synergy enhances the capacity of local communities and governments to proactively manage and respond to climate risks, thereby influencing climate policy at municipal and national levels. Key findings from both projects underscore the resilience and adaptability of informal settlements and vulnerable communities. INACCT’s participatory methodologies, such as photovoice, provide insights into local experiences of climate-related disasters, while REPRESA’s state-of-the-art climate and flood modeling informs early warning systems and adaptation strategies. The goals of both projects align with the urgent need for evidence-based climate solutions highlighted by the What Works Climate Solutions Summit. By integrating INACCT’s inclusive resilience frameworks with REPRESA’s advancements in early warning and preparedness, the projects contribute to the global effort of limiting warming to well below 2°C and adapting to existing climate impacts. This presentation will discuss the synergies between INACCT and REPRESA, demonstrating how their combined efforts can lead to more effective and just climate solutions, ultimately contributing to the body of knowledge that informs the IPCC’s 7th Assessment Report and other scientific policy advice on climate change.