semi arid regions
Prosus #2: Building capacity for climate change adaptation in semi-arid regions
The second issue of START’s ProSus magazine features research and stories from the Adaptation at Scale in Semi-Arid Regions (ASSAR) program.
Health vulnerability to heat stress in rural communities of the semi-arid regions of Maharashtra, India.
This policy brief examines the vulnerability of communities living in semi-arid Maharashtra to be negatively affected by heat-related stress and the increasing health implications thereof.
Supporting private adaptation to climate change in semi-arid lands in developing countries
This PRISE policy brief argues that to unlock the potential of businesses to drive climate-resilient development, support for private adaptation in semi arid lands needs to be rapidly upscaled.
Spotlight on Transformative Scenario Planning
This Spotlight highlights the successes and challenges of a series of Transformative Scenario Planning workshops held by ASSAR in five countries.
Lessons from semi-arid regions on how to adapt to climate change
This article explores how farmers in semi-arid regions are adapting to climate change and details three important components for preparing for, and adapting to, changing climates.
The ASSAR Spotlight on Learning – November 2016 edition
The ASSAR project is now halfway through its duration. To mark this occasion, we share a range of ASSAR voices to reflect on our learning to date.
Communicating climate change for adaptation: Challenges, successes and future priorities
Communicating climate change to communities in semi-arid regions remains a difficult task.
How is climate change affecting Bangalore?
Drawing on information gathered during the RDS our India team explores the effects of climate change on Bangalore in this exciting video.
