ABSTRACT
Adaptation implies preparedness for immediate environmental changes, such as rising sea levels and more frequent extreme weather events. From an environmental justice perspective, countries that contributed the most to climate change should provide financial and technical assistance for adaptation of poor and vulnerable communities. Under pressure from developing countries and faced with the fact that climate change is already occurring, international institutions devote increasing attention to adaptation. Several other intergovernmental organizations are involved in financing climate adaptation in developing countries, including the World Bank, the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Development Programme, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Another major source of adaptation aid is provided bilaterally by donor countries, although not necessarily to countries with the lowest adaptive capacity. Finally, beyond financing adaptation, various transnational initiatives aim to support adaptation to environmental changes.
