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This briefing note shares lessons that have emerged so far from the first three phases of Envisioning Resilience implemented in Ghana, Kenya, and Jamaica, with the aim to build the case for meaningful participation in NAP processes. It also seeks to inspire others to use creative means to promote dialogue among decision-makers and people on the front lines of climate change, particularly women and other groups who are often left out of adaptation decision-making processes. Lastly it seeks to promote dialogue among decision-makers and people on the front lines of climate change, particularly women and other groups who are often left out of adaptation decision-making processes.

The publication suggests the following: 

• Photography and storytelling are powerful tools for enhancing the agency of people affected by climate change so they can engage in adaptation decision making;
• Engaging a small group of advocates in creative storytelling has ripple effects in their communities;
• Stories are powerful tools in shifting mindsets on the value of community knowledge and meaningful participation in adaptation decision making;
• Creative methods can help in moving from “consultation” to “engagement” of people affected by climate change.