IDRC. Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA)2015-07-062015-07-062015http://hdl.handle.net/10625/54354French version available in IDRC Digital Library: 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.application/pdfenGOVERNANCEECOSYSTEMSFOOD SECURITYVULNERABLE GROUPSCLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATIONCLIMATOLOGYSEMIARID ZONERESEARCH NEEDSRESEARCH NETWORKSGOVERNMENT ROLEPOLICY MAKINGINFORMATION EXCHANGEBrochure