In this paper, we use an inductive approach and longitudinal analysis to explore political influences on the emergence and evolution... Read more
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The El Niño event in 2015/2016 was one of the strongest since at least 1950. Through surveys and interviews with... Read more
The major disruption to urban water and hydroelectricity supplies caused by the conditions accompanying the 2015/16 El Niño in Southern Africa show that governments and businesses need to be more prepared for climatic extremes, argue the authors of this commentary. Read more
Countries in southern and eastern Africa could suffer more electricity blackouts in the future because they are planning to increase... Read more
With substantial new hydropower generation planned for eastern and southern Africa, how can risks from rainfall variations and climate change be overcome to ensure reliable supply and socioeconomic development? This brief analyses the challenges and provides recommendations to policymakers, the energy sector and development partners. Read more
Using the cases of Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia, this paper investigates the extent of coherence in national policies across the water and agriculture sectors and to climate change adaptation goals outlined in national development plans. Read more
The 2015/2016 El Niño was one of the three most severe on record. El Niño is commonly linked to droughts... Read more