September 10, 2025PLOS ClimateOpen Access

Coupling human development and adaptation through enhancing adaptive capacity and equity in climate change adaptation projects: Insights from practitioners in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa

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Qualitative insights reveal that adaptation projects improve adaptive capacity in vulnerable groups, highlighting the need for equity.

Projects aimed at reducing climate risk were linked to improved livelihood security and resilience among vulnerable groups.
Interviews with 37 practitioners highlighted how equity is promoted through targeting marginalised groups and inclusive processes.
Evidence indicates that integrated approaches supporting livelihood diversification enhanced both specific and generic adaptive capacity.
Findings suggest the importance of incorporating local knowledge and participatory methodologies in climate adaptation projects.

Shackleton et al. (2025) studied this question.

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