Sara Talebian

Research Associate

I am an expert on futures studies, with an emphasis on exploratory scenarios, horizon scanning, and decision making under uncertainty. I work on developing foresight methodologies for application across a range of research projects on climate change and sustainable development. My current research focuses on participatory scenario planning and co-production processes for climate change adaptation.

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Entry points for integrating transboundary climate risks in the global goal on adaptation

Explore entry points for integrating transboundary climate risks in the global goal on adaptation framework in this Adaptation Without Borders discussion brief. The analysis considers a range of options, taking into account the stages of the adaptation cycle and themes to be covered by the framework.

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Enhancing cooperation to address cascading climate risks in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Learn about the rationale for strengthening regional resilience to cascading climate risks in the HKH through this AWB discussion brief. It explores what a regional cooperation mechanism could consider and advance in policy and practice, proposing a set of potential areas for collaboration to move the discussions from the realm of ambition to action.

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