Three Steps to Including Conflict Considerations in the Design of Climate Change Adaptation Projects
How do adaptation projects influence climate–conflict dynamics? Explore a three-step approach to facilitating the consideration of conflict risks in the design of climate change adaptation projects in this policy brief.
The Global Transboundary Climate Risk Report
Discover new evidence on ten transboundary climate risks of global importance that affect critical sectors and regions: from water resources in high mountain environments, to fish stocks in the open ocean, industrial supply chains, and energy and global finance systems, as well as human health, livelihoods, mobility patterns, and physical and mental well-being.
Sustainable Summits 2021
Watch these 4 short films inspired by growing pressures facing mountain environments. Covering development pressures, mountain communities, regional cooperation, and messages for COP26, gain an insight into how climate change is affecting the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from the South Caucasus
The Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from the South Caucasus booklet showcases adaptation solutions proven to be successful in response to specific issues caused, or accelerated by, climate change that negatively affect mountain communities’ livelihoods and ecosystems. The publication covers Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Integrated Agriculture-Aquaculture (IAA) Systems for Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Livelihoods
Integrated agriculture-aquaculture, a regionally historic system requiring limited resources, could provide a sustainable method for climate change adaptation, mitigation, and livelihoods.
Pamoja voices climate-resilience planning toolkit for rural communities
This toolkit, developed by IIED, Bawakimo, Hakikazi Catalyst and the Pastoralist Women’s Council in Northern Tanzania supports inclusive climate-resilient planning for rural communities.
Integrating gender and nutrition in Ugandan policy: An assessment
A recent study on Ugandan climate and food security policies assesses gender and nutrition mainstreaming in national policy.
Climate change, ecosystem services and migration in the Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands experience severe climate impacts and high emigration rates. However, we do not know to what extent people migrate because of climate change. This paper addresses this gap.
Shaping the water–energy–food nexus for resilient mountain livelihoods
This brief presents a participatory process for assessing the status of water–energy–food systems in mountains, identifying governance and technical options and exploring alternative scenarios.
Migration and Sustainable Mountain Development
This publication seeks to provide insights into the complex migration processes and the resulting opportunities and challenges for mountain communities and regions.
African Risk Capacity
The African Risk Capacity (ARC) is a Specialized Agency of the African Union esta
Addressing the Land Degradation–Migration Nexus
A review of existing evidence, good practices, and policy recommendations on the complex interrelationships between migration and desertification, land degradation and drought.
Recent research on gender, social norms, and women's economic empowerment
Commissioned by IDRC through the GrOW program, this paper reviews and contextualises recent research on social norms and the interaction with women’s economic empowerment.
Sri Lanka: Consolidated Livelihood Exercise for Analysing Resilience
This case study focuses on livelihood mapping in rural areas in Sri Lanka to better understand spatial patterns of livelihood and vulnerability.
Community Initatives for Development in Pakistan
Community Initiatives for Development in Pakistan (CIDP) is a Non-Governmental, non-profitable organization working for the betterment of the society, with the social development objectives it alwa
University for Development Studies
The University for Development Studies (UDS) was established in May 1992.
Climate impacts on agriculture and tourism: The Caribbean
An analysis of 10 years of climate change research in the Caribbean found that sectors that are vital to regional economic development are vulnerable to climate change and its impacts.
Foundations of Stewardship Consulting, Inc.
We are a small Canadian consulting firm that provides leadership and interdisciplinary expertise with the conviction that social, economic and ecological aspects of development are critical to succ
LAO PDR: Consolidated Livelihood Exercise for Analyzing Resilience (CLEAR)
This analysis, published jointly by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and WFP, examines the impact of climate risks on food security and livelihoods in Laos.
Y Care International
YCI works with YMCAs and other youth organisations around the world, to help disadvantaged and vulnerable young people enrich their lives and to build a more just world, free from poverty.
Opportunities for climate compatible coastal tourism – Lessons from Belize
In Belize, growth in the tourism sector is often accompanied by habitat degradation that directly threatens the resources upon which the industry depends.
Interpretation matters!
New policy brief investigates two different ways of dealing with vulnerability to food insecurity and offers an integrated approach for a balanced decision making.
A monitoring instrument for resilience
Implicit in all development work is the quest for impact. Positively influencing livelihoods, landscapes and ecosystems is the goal of our work. Effecting such changes is known to require...
Senegal Films – Adaptation without Borders
On this page four short films explore these issues in relation to rice production, consumption and global trade.
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