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The Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Network (EPIC-N) connects universities, local governments, and communities to address real-world challenges through collaborative innovation. By mobilising academic knowledge and community expertise, the network supports projects that improve quality of life and create sustainable social impact.

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Community led climate adaptation action research project
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Community led climate adaptation action research project

This report details community-led action research addressing climate change impacts in informal settlements through assessments and prototype solutions.

April 2026

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ECHOES: Messages for climate emergencies, gender and social inclusion approach
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ECHOES: Messages for climate emergencies, gender and social inclusion approach

This report highlights how inclusive knowledge-sharing approaches can strengthen climate adaptation through gender and social inclusion.

April 2026

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Empowering communities: Integrating gender perspectives in community climate adaptation for local infrastructure
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Empowering communities: Integrating gender perspectives in community climate adaptation for local infrastructure

This report discusses how integrating gender perspectives and inclusive participation strengthens community-led climate adaptation in vulnerable settlements.

April 2026

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Community led climate adaptation toolkit
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Community led climate adaptation toolkit

This report presents a community-led climate adaptation approach that empowers informal settlement communities to address water scarcity and flooding through…

April 2026

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