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Item Social learning and climate change adaptation : evidence for international development practice(Wiley, 2015-06-22) Ensor, Jonathan; Harvey, Blane‘Social learning approaches’ denote actions taken that are designed to create conditions in which social learning is likely to occur. This paper aims to clarify the potential of social learning approaches for climate change adaptation in developing countries, highlighting and bringing structure to evidence that is currently dispersed among diverse case studies. It provides a survey of the literature to draw out lessons for international development practices. Social learning approaches can be employed to address interconnected social and ecological problems that can engage stakeholders with diverse perspectives.Item A reflection on collaborative adaptation research in Africa and Asia(Springer, 2017-03) Cochrane, Logan; Cundill, Georgina; Ludi, Eva; New, Mark; Nicholls, Robert J.The reality of global climate change demands novel approaches to science that are reflective of the scales at which changes are likely to occur, and of the new forms of knowledge required to positively influence policy to support vulnerable populations. We examine some of the opportunities and challenges presented by a collaborative, transdisciplinary research project on climate change adaptation in Africa and Asia that utilized a hotspot approach. A large-scale effort to develop appropriate baselines was a key challenge at the outset of the program, as was the need to develop innovative methodologies to enable researchers to work at appropriate spatial scales. Efforts to match research to the biophysical scales at which change occurs need to be aware of the mismatch that can develop between these regional scales and the governance scales at which decisions are made.Item Nouveaux mécanismes de résilience dans les pays semi-arides(Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA), CRDI, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2015) CRDI. Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA)Item Pathways to resilience in semi-arid economies(Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2015) IDRC. Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA)Rather 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.Item 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 subsistance(Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA), CRDI, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2015) CRDI. Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA)Item Himalayan adaptation, water and resilience research on glacier and snowpack dependent river basins for improving livelihoods(Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2015) IDRC. Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA)The 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.Item Deltas, vulnérabilité et changements climatiques: migration et adaptation(Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA), CRDI, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2015) CRDI. Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA)Item Deltas, vulnerability and climate change: migration and adaptation(Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2015)Large tracts of land at low elevation make deltas vulnerable to climate change impacts like sea level rise. With some of the highest population densities in the world, deltas are also subject to the stresses of urbanization and intensive land use; factors that can drive migration. The paper is an introductory brief about Deltas, Vulnerability and Climate Change: Migration and Adaptation (DECCMA), a 5-year programme of applied research on opportunities and challenges for sustainable development in deltas in Ghana, India and Bangladesh. The research aims to guide allocation of climate finance for large-scale implementation of climate adaptation policies and options in the three deltas.Item Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie(Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA), CRDI, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2015) CRDI. Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA)Item Collaborative adaptation research initiative in Africa and Asia(Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2015) IDRC. Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA)While 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.Item Adaptation à différentes échelles dans les régions semi-arides(Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA), CRDI, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2015) CRDI. Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA)Item Adaptation at scale in semi-arid regions(Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2015) IDRC. Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA)Working 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.Item Building programme synergies on climate and development : London dialogue; event report(Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2015-04) IDRC. Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA)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.Item Vulnerability to climate change in three hot spots in Africa and Asia : key issues for policy-relevant adaptation and resilience-building research(Springer, 2015) De Souza, Ken; Kituyi, Evans; Harvey, Blane; Leone, Michele; Subrammanyam Murali, Kallur; Ford, James D.In this journal editorial, Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA) hot spot regions are identified and defined along with CARIAA’s collaborative and transdisciplinary approach to adaptation research, providing a framework for the studies included in this special issue. “Hot spots” include semiarid regions and deltas of Africa and Asia, and glacier- and snowpack-dependent river basins of South Asia. The seven papers gathered in this special issue focus on these three high-risk climate change hot spots provide a multi-disciplinary perspective on the state of knowledge of climate change adaptation and resilience.Item Lancement de l'IRCAAA à Londres : rapport de l'événement(Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA), CRDI, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2014-10) CRDI. Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA)Item CARIAA London launch : event report(Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2014-10) IDRC. Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA)The 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).Item 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)(Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA), CRDI, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2014) CRDI. Initiative de recherche concertée sur l'adaptation en Afrique et en Asie (IRCAAA)Les changements climatiques touchent bien sûr l’ensemble de la planète. Il n’en demeure pas moins que certaines zones sont particulièrement vulnérables à leurs effets en raison de leur nature délicate et du grand nombre de personnes qui y habitent. Dans ces « zones cruciales », les changements climatiques menacent les moyens de subsistance de populations nombreuses, et surtout ceux des pauvres. L’IRCAAA vise à accroître la résilience des populations pauvres face aux changements climatiques en soutenant des travaux de recherche de grande qualité de même que l’interaction avec la sphère des politiques dans des zones cruciales en Afrique et en Asie au moyen d’un réseau de consortiums.Item Targeting climate change hot spots : introducing the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA)(Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2014) IDRC. Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA)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.Item CARIAA African regional launch : event report(Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2014-03)The launch event enabled 60 stakeholders from a wide array of organizations to learn about the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), and to begin dialogues with consortia members on key topics relevant to the research, while discussing avenues for collaboration in the future. Disaggregating vulnerability will be a key part of ensuring that consortia’s research benefits those most in need. This requires unpacking layers of contributing factors, like poverty and gender. Similar research is needed into the drivers and impacts of migration. Other aspects of collaboration across complex problems were approached, towards moving research into action.Item Lessons learned on consortium-based research in climate change and development(Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA, 2014) Gonsalves, AllisonThis study was commissioned by the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA). CARIAA is funding research consortia—groupings of 5 partner organizations with expertise in climate and development research, policy or practice to participate in the design and delivery of a common research program for climate change hotspots. While research consortia differ in their objectives and contexts, insights from this study can inform overall design and management of research, under themes of knowledge co-creation, collaboration, and oversight of partnerships. Defining indicators to monitor complex programs is a major challenge for boundary-spanning research consortia.