Framing innovations for climate resilience for farmers in the Sahel
This paper examines innovative approaches that have been adopted in four BRACED projects to build resilience to current and future climate risks.
Reducing vulnerability to food price shocks in a changing climate
This brief explores the impacts of food price shocks in a changing climate.
CBA and resilience-building in Ethiopia
Beleta Hode has been involved in the GRAD programme for 10 months. “Since taking part in GRAD my family is healthier, I bring value to my household and I share my learning...
Building Climate-Resilience in Agriculture and Water Sectors in Sudan
Over 80% of the population in Sudan is directly dependent on agriculture or natural resources for their livelihood. This makes Sudan one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to...
TREE AID
TREE AID was established as a charity in 1987 by a group of foresters in response to the famine in Africa, brought to public attention by Band Aid and Live Aid.
Rural women and climate change
Despite the many fresh water resources in Mukono district, the water sources are highly contaminated and communities in this region are still affected by climate change and its impacts....
Nepal Disasters Background
A description of Nepal's vulnerability to disasters, including weather related disasters such as floods, storms, landslides and avalanches.
Nepal baseline vulnerability assessment and social indices
Nepal baseline vulnerability assessment and social indices
Lessons learned from Tanzania NCAP Project
When considering adaptation options it is important to differentiate between genuine adaptive measures and an expansion in coping mechanisms that are already prevalent. Following Adger...
Key findings from Bangladesh NCAP Project
Coping practices are often spontaneous and an immediate response of vulnerable people to different shocks. People use the means that are available to them in...
Social protection
Climate Change and Social Protection
Briefing Note April 2008: Gina Ziervogel, Anna Taylor and Ruth Butterfield
Overview
The current focus on social protection programmes has...
Adapting to drought in Tanzania
Risk in the village of Msomera, in the Handeni District of Tanzania, is associated with a long history of drought and associated environmental problems. Being poor, this village is...
