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Explore challengesReal problems from communities and institutions that need solutions.→Test my ideaFind the tools, methods and guidance to try something out.→Learn somethingPractical methods and step by step guides from our field work.→Meet innovatorsConnect with the people and organisations building change.→Find opportunitiesGrants, fellowships, roles and calls for proposals.→Get toolsTemplates, toolkits and resources you can use today.→

Tools and templates

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FileClimate Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment guideClimateGuideA step by step guide for assessing vulnerability with communities.Open
FileSeasonal calendar templateCommunityTemplateMap how work, weather and income change across the year.Open
FileDaily clock exerciseCommunityToolUnderstand how time and labour are shared within a household.Open
FileTransect walk methodClimateMethodWalk the landscape with communities to map resources and risk.Open

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Ways to grow your idea and your impact.

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Upcoming events

Learning sessions, workshops and innovation spaces.

12SEPClimate innovation workshopDar es Salaam · In personRegister →
25SEPCommunity learning sessionOnline · VirtualRegister →
08OCTWASH innovation roundtableKigamboni · In personRegister →

Innovators making an impact

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Real people. Real ideas. Real change.

Community adaptation planningCommunity adaptation planningVillages turning assessment findings into their own adaptation plans.Read story →Women led enterpriseWomen led enterpriseWomen organising around income, savings and shared work.Read story →Youth in climate actionYouth in climate actionYoung people leading tree nurseries and climate initiatives.Read story →Utility performance reformUtility performance reformInstitutions rebuilding how they plan, budget and deliver.Read story →

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