Expected Results

For the Mossoró Community

Increased awareness of climate change impacts and adaptation options

Strengthened capacity to advocate for climate-resilient infrastructure and services

Direct influence over local climate adaptation policies through the stakeholders' forum

New skills in participatory research and community organizing (particularly for youth through Fridays for Future)

Tangible improvements in service provision based on community-led recommendations

For Local and National Policy

Evidence-based insights into vulnerabilities of marginalized communities for Brazil's National Climate Plan

Methodological model for participatory urban climate adaptation applicable to other semi-arid cities

Strengthened institutional networks connecting communities, universities, and government

For Global Climate Action

Amplified Global South perspectives in international climate discussions

Publication of research in international journals and presentations at global conferences

Durable UK-Brazil research partnerships advancing climate justice scholarship

Long-Term Legacy

Permanent stakeholders' forum continuing beyond project duration

Trained community researchers and youth leaders

Replicable framework for asset-based climate adaptation planning in neglected urban areas worldwide