Part 11/18:
Politicians face micro-incentives driven by short electoral cycles, which hinder long-term climate planning. Building a strong majority of informed citizens—through education, citizens' assemblies, and community initiatives—is vital for applying pressure and fostering policies aligned with collective risks. Public engagement in community-led adaptation projects, such as flood mitigation, local energy generation, and urban redesign, creates tangible benefits and shifts perceptions from abstract policy issues to lived realities.