“Adaptation and resilience are essential to addressing this. This week at COP30, the NRDC team organized events highlighting practical adaptation already underway. These include drip irrigation systems that help small farmers manage unpredictable rainfall, early warning systems that alert communities to storms, and urban heat action plans that protect vulnerable populations. These solutions show what community-centered resilience looks like.” ( – Manish Bapna, President and CEO at Natural Resources Defense Council)