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In many communities, climate change is no longer a forecast — it is a daily condition. Farmers time their planting against rain patterns that have shifted, markets respond to supply shocks, and families absorb higher costs with fewer options.
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The new normal
Heat stress, rainfall variability, and fragile infrastructure are tightening the space for stable livelihoods. Adaptation is happening, but unevenly.
Accountability, not slogans
Climate is a governance story. Budgets, procurement, energy planning, and urban policy determine who gets protection and who carries risk.
What to watch next
- How budgets prioritise adaptation and food security
- Whether climate finance becomes accessible to smallholders
- Which early-warning systems reach communities first