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In the world’s most fragile settings, climate extremes, conflict, displacement and weak governance are colliding to create compound crises. These crises are eroding livelihoods, intensifying food and water insecurity and straining already fragile institutions. From the flood-prone lowlands of Ethiopia’s Somali Region to drought-affected farms in Iraq, from resource conflicts in Zambia to growing displacement in Pakistan and Nigeria, millions of people are navigating complex and cascading risks every day. Yet across these realities, people are not just surviving. They are innovating, adapting and leading change. The Frontlines Learning Exchange (FLEX) is a new knowledge-sharing webinar series created by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). FLEX spotlights what is working and what more is needed at the intersection of climate resilience, fragility and food and water systems. It is rooted in the simple premise that the people living and working in these environments hold critical knowledge for building a more resilient future.