livelihoods
Faced with floods: shifting livelihood strategies among South Sudan’s pastoralists
This report explores how pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in South Sudan's Unity State are adapting their livelihood strategies in response to conflict and climate shocks.
Solar Irrigation for Agriculture Resilience in South Asia (SoLAR)
The SDC-funded SoLAR project aims to promote solar irrigation as a water-energy solution for climate-resilient and socially inclusive agrarian livelihoods in South Asia.
Three Steps to Including Conflict Considerations in the Design of Climate Change Adaptation Projects
Introduction Research in 2020 found that 12 out of the 20 countries most vulnerable to climate change were also affected...
The Global Transboundary Climate Risk Report
Discover new evidence on ten transboundary climate risks of global importance that affect critical sectors and regions: from water resources in high mountain environments, to fish stocks in the open ocean, industrial supply chains, and energy and global finance systems, as well as human health, livelihoods, mobility patterns, and physical and mental well-being.
The Fifth Sustainable Summits Conference 2021
Watch these 4 short films inspired by growing pressures facing mountain environments. Covering development pressures, mountain communities, regional cooperation, and messages for COP26, gain an insight into how climate change is affecting the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
Making renewable energy investments sustainable through grid-connected solar pumps in Bangladesh
This study argues that grid integration can offer a one-stop solution for increasing the capacity utilization of solar panels and helping Bangladesh meet its renewable energy targets by utilizing the existing solar infrastructure.
Grid-connected solar irrigation in Nepal
This project explores grid-connected solar irrigation and answer policy questions on the best techno-institutional model for grid integration in Nepal.
Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from the South Caucasus
The Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from the South Caucasus booklet showcases adaptation solutions proven to be successful in response to specific issues caused, or accelerated by, climate change that negatively affect mountain communities’ livelihoods and ecosystems. The publication covers Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Climate-Smart Land Use Insight Brief No. 1- Integrated Agriculture-Aquaculture (IAA) Systems for Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Livelihoods
Integrated agriculture-aquaculture, a regionally historic system requiring limited resources, could provide a sustainable method for climate change adaptation, mitigation, and livelihoods.
Pamoja Voices climate-resilience planning toolkit for rural communities
This toolkit, developed by IIED, Bawakimo, Hakikazi Catalyst and the Pastoralist Women’s Council in Northern Tanzania supports inclusive climate-resilient planning for rural communities.