Making Adaptation Personal: The FLOW Project and the Stories We Live By

Join UN Climate Change’s Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) initiative at COP31 for an immersive salon exploring the connections between climate change, water, women’s health, and adaptation. Featuring the FLOW Project , this session brings together creative voices, live musical performances, film, and policy dialogue to demonstrate how storytelling can amplify community experiences, inspire meaningful climate action, and connect cultural narratives with climate policy. Through artistic expression and engaging discussions, the salon highlights the power of entertainment and culture to make climate adaptation more personal, inclusive, and accessible. What to Expect Film and visual storytelling: Explore how the FLOW Project brings attention to the human dimensions of climate change, water, and women's health. Live musical performances: Experience creative voices using music and artistic expression to bring climate stories to life. Climate and policy dialogue: Discover how storytelling can connect lived experiences with climate adaptation priorities and policy discussions. Event Details Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026 Time: 17:00–18:00 Location: COP31 Blue Zone | Side Event Room 3 (Assos) About the Session Climate adaptation is more than policies and technical solutions. It is about people, their experiences, and the stories that shape how communities understand and respond to climate change. This salon celebrates the role of culture, creativity, and storytelling in bridging the gap between climate narratives and policy, inspiring action, and making adaptation personal. Please note: This event takes place within the COP31 Blue Zone. Valid COP31 Blue Zone accreditation is required for entry. Event registration does not provide COP31 accreditation.