Toolkits on locally-led adaptation for communities and MSMEs

• by MSC
• Jun 12, 2025
• 1 min

MSC’s toolkits on locally-led adaptation for communities and MSMEs help assess climate risks, develop actionable plans, and are designed for use by diverse stakeholders engaged in climate adaptation.

MSC LLA community Toolkit summary

MSC’s Community Toolkit for Locally-Led Adaptation offers stakeholders a structured, participatory process to assess climate risks and cocreate adaptation plans with local communities. It combines local knowledge with scientific data to map hazards, evaluate vulnerability, identify and prioritize adaptation options, and develop actionable, costed plans. We have designed the toolkit for local governments, civil society, and financial institutions. It builds grassroots ownership, strengthens institutions, and supports inclusive, climate-resilient development at the community level.

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MSC LLA MSME Toolkit summary

MSC’s MSME adaptation toolkit equips financial service providers so they can assess climate risks within their MSME portfolios and design tailored, climate-responsive financial products. It also empowers MSMEs to use participatory tools and supply chain mapping to identify exposure and vulnerability and develop adaptation strategies. The toolkit enhances portfolio risk management, supports product innovation, and enables financial service providers to help drive MSME adaptation and long-term sustainability. Through the toolkit, MSMEs can also cocreate solutions to build their resilience.

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