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Disabled people face greater climate change risks – and they can also help NZ adapt
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New research highlights that disabled people in New Zealand face disproportionate climate risks but are largely excluded from policy discussions. Researchers argue this is a missed opportunity, as disabled people's lived experience navigating barriers gives them practical knowledge that could strengthen community resilience and improve climate adaptation planning for everyone.
Climate-related ‘silent adaptation’ coping strategies are going beyond official directives
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Grassroots communities are increasingly developing informal, self-directed responses to climate impacts that fall outside official policy frameworks. These "silent adaptation" strategies emerge spontaneously at local level, often filling gaps left by top-down directives. Despite their practical effectiveness, such improvised approaches remain largely unrecognised and unsupported by policymakers, limiting their potential broader impact.