adaptation

This paper reviews the potential effects of climate change on the prospects for long-run economic development. Produced as part of the Pathways to Resilience in Semi-arid Economies project. Read more

This synthesis paper informs the development community about the effects of climate change on migration patterns within and out of... Read more

This paper investigates whether there are productive benefits for farmers who adapt to climate change in Pakistan. Read more

This critical assessment of climate adaptation and transformation challenges, agendas and actions across Africa draws on the principal findings and analyses of the papers in this special issue of COSUST. Read more

Simon, D. and Leck, H (2015).  In: Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability Read more

Adapting to climate change requires the engagement of all actors in society. Until recently, predominant research focus has been on... Read more

Municipal or local government climate governance has attracted much research attention with a proliferation of literature investigating institutional enablers and barriers to climate action. This paper addresses a gap in this literature through considering critically the role of informal/shadow systems and spaces; the significant inner social workings that constitute what we call the ‘invisible aspects’ of municipal institutions for learning and decision-making processes. Read more

This paper discusses the implications of climate change for official transfers from rich countries (the North) to poor countries (the South) when the motivation for transfers is ethical rather than strategic. Read more

Title: “Green Growth and the New Industrial Revolution” Date: Thursday 26 March 2015 Venue: Royal Society of Arts, London Keynote Speakers... Read more