Climate impact diagrams
Take the first step in the adaptation process
Climate impact diagrams help create a shared understanding of the impacts and opportunities of climate change. They kickstart conversations on adaptation and inspire joint action, co-benefits, and local solutions.
With this tool, you can create your own impact diagram tailored to your area, using both scientific and local knowledge in a clear, visual format.
Understand impacts
No technical expertise
For practitioners
Workshop
Why use this tool?
Helps build a shared understanding about climate change impacts.
Designed for local practitioners with limited technical resources.
A simple, visual summary of current scientific and local knowledge.
Provides a structured starting point for adaptation planning.
Get started
Follow the step-by-step instructions for creating climate impact diagrams and run your own practitioner workshop.
“It helped us to bring together many different stakeholders and start the conversation about the impacts of climate change, which are often cross sectoral.”
Where has it worked already?
Workshops in Nairobi, Kenya
Tool in the Netherlands
Impact diagrams in Zimbabwe
Impact diagrams in Kenya
Impact diagrams in Ghana
Developed by
This workshop form was developed by Climate Adaptation Services (CAS). The material was last updated in 2024.
For any questions, feel free to contact us at sophie@climateadaptationservices.com
