Climate Change | Rare

Communities on the front lines of climate change face rising sea levels, extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and other challenges that threaten lives and livelihoods. Rare envisions a world where people and communities living in climate vulnerable places can withstand the impacts of climate change and thrive in the places they call home.

Discover stories of communities adopting nature-based solutions for climate resilience

How Rare helps local communities build climate resilience

Rare’s approach to climate resilience is rooted in supporting local leadership, promoting ecosystem-based adaptation, incorporating behavioral and social science, and deploying sustainable and equitable finance.

	Implementing ecosystem-based adaptations Rare works with fishers, farmers, and other resource users to adopt sustainable practices that help build resilience in a changing climate. Rare’s OECM strategy
	Financing to combat climate change Rare connects remote communities to financial services like savings, credit, and insurance, helping people build resilience to financial shocks fueled by climate change. RARE’S GREEN & BLUE FINANCE PRIORITY    RARE’S SMALL SCALE FISHERIES IMPACT BOND
	Scaling climate solutions through behavioral science Rare uses behavioral science to engage communities in climate solutions, helping people adopt practices that fit their lives and ensuring meaningful, longer-lasting climate adaptation impact. Rare’s behavioral science work

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