Pathways to resilience in semi-arid economies

French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Nouveaux mécanismes de résilience dans les pays semi-aridesRather than starting with complex climate change projections, this research begins by identifying the decisions people need to make now about investment choices and development options for semi-arid regions, which are often economically marginalized due to geographical and resources limitations, and are particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change. This article introduces Pathways to Resilience in Semi-arid Economies (PRISE), a 5-year research programme that aims to strengthen the commitment of decision-makers in local and national governments, businesses and trade bodies to rapid, inclusive and resilient development in semi-arid regions

Collaborative adaptation research initiative in Africa and Asia

French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en AsieWhile climate change is a global threat, some parts of the world are especially vulnerable to the extreme effects of climate change, such as sea level rise, changes in precipitation patterns, and the melting of glaciers. CARIAA aims to help build the resilience of poor people to climate change by supporting a network of consortia to conduct high-caliber research, informing adaptation policy and practice in hot spots in Africa and Asia. This brief article introduces the CARIAA consortia teams and their focus countries

Targeting climate change hot spots : introducing the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA)

French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Objectif : les zones cruciales au regard des changements climatiques; présentation de l'Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA)While climate change is a global threat, some parts of the world are especially vulnerable due to the expected impacts on these sensitive regions and the large numbers of people who inhabit them. Climate change in these “hot spots” threatens the livelihoods of vast populations, particularly the poor. CARIAA aims to help build the resilience of poor people to climate change by supporting a network of consortia to conduct high-calibre research and policy engagement in hot spots in Africa and Asia

Himalayan adaptation, water and resilience research on glacier and snowpack dependent river basins for improving livelihoods

French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Recherche sur l'adaptation, l'eau et la résilience en Himalaya (Hi-Aware) concernant les bassins hydrographiques alimentés par l'eau des glaciers et des manteaux neigeux, en vue de l'amélioration des moyens de subsistanceThe Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, dubbed the “Water Towers of Asia” provides water and other ecosystem services to more than 1.3 billion people. However, its glacier- and snow-fed river basins are highly vulnerable to climate change. Shifts in the timing and pattern of precipitation, and of glacier and snow runoff already impact water and energy availability. This brief introduces the Himalayan Adaptation, Water and Resilience (HI-AWARE) Research on Glacier and Snowpack Dependent River Basins for Improving Livelihoods; a programme which aims to enhance the climate resilience and adaptive capacities of the poor and vulnerable people living in the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra basins

CARIAA London launch : event report

French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Lancement de l'IRCAAA à Londres : rapport de l'événementThe Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA) program supports four research consortia in climate change hot spots in Africa and Asia: Pathways to Resilience in Semi-Arid Economies (PRISE); Adaptation at Scale in Semi-Arid Regions (ASSAR); Deltas, Vulnerability, and Climate Change: Migration as Adaptation (DECCMA); and Himalayan Adaptation, Water and Resilience (HI-AWARE). This report covers highlights and discussions from the program’s launch event (2014), which are based on CARIAA approaches to key issues in the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II’s 5th Assessment Report (AR5)

Building programme synergies on climate and development : London dialogue; event report

Coordination across climate change and development programmes is essential for achieving the scale of impact that these challenges demand. With this concern in mind, the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA) convened a dialogue among initiatives active in climate and development to explore how to strengthen synergies and collective action. This report covers highlights from the event, held on April 1st, 2015 at the Goodenough College in London, UK

Adaptation at scale in semi-arid regions

Library has French version: Adaptation à différentes échelles dans les régions semi-aridesWorking with stakeholders from Botswana, India, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Namibia, and Uganda, the Adaptation at Scale in Semi-Arid Regions (ASSAR) research programme is examining the dynamics and drivers of climate change vulnerability, while exploring ways to promote the resilience of people, local organizations and governments. ASSAR’s research is multi-country, allowing for cross-regional comparison and integration of research findings. Using participatory scenario planning processes, ASSAR will help to build a common understanding of current adaptation needs and past adaptation failings. This brief introduces the ASSAR programme