2. Climate change (mitigation, adaptation and Climate-resilience)
The world is already experiencing changes in average temperature, shifts in the seasons, an increasing frequency of extreme weather events, and slow onset events. The faster the climate changes and the longer adaptation efforts are put off, the more difficult and expensive responding to climate change will be.
ERMIS Africa participates in, and champions developing mechanisms to influence adjustments in ecological, social or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects. We collaborate to influence changes in processes, practices and structures in order to moderate potential damages or to benefit from opportunities associated with climate change. We object at assisting countries and communities to develop adaptation solutions and implement actions to respond to current and future climate change impacts.
- Guided by the best available science and,
- Ground Water Recharge (including artificial)
- Knowledge of indigenous peoples and
- Local knowledge systems, with a view to integrating adaptation into socioeconomic and environmental policies and actions.
The adaptation actions we influence depend on the unique context of a community, and can in the scope of business, organization, country or region. We appreciate that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all-solution’—adaptation can range from building flood defenses, setting up early warning systems, switching to drought-resistant crops, to redesigning communication systems, business operations and government policies. We consider solutions that are easily adaptable, cost-effective and sustainable to address future needs. We also appreciate that successful adaptation not only depends on governments but also on the active and sustained engagement of stakeholders, including local communities, national, regional, multilateral and international organizations, public and private sectors, civil society and other relevant actors, as well as an effective management of knowledge.
