Climate change extremes such as flooding and seasonal drought are already undermining the economies of countries in the Horn of Africa, with agriculture and water resources being the most affected sec
Climate change poses a significant threat to agrarian societies in tropical regions. In Punjab, which produces more than half of India's annual food grain production, there is rising uncertainty in th
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) can play an important role in helping communities prepare for and adapt to the effects of climate change. Various projects can attest to the potential
The Pampas in Argentina and Chaco in Paraguay constitute one of South America's most important global grain suppliers. The rapid expansion of crops over pastures (Pampas) and forests (Chaco), combined
Chilika is a brackish coastal lagoon and biodiversity hotspot situated in the eastern state of Orissa, India. It is a source of livelihood for more than 200 000 fishers and 400 000 farmers living in a
The Eastern Mediterranean is highly vulnerable to saltwater intrusion into the freshwater aquifers along its coasts. The degradation of these aquifers would result in serious socioeconomic consequence
Decisions concerning climate change adaptation are necessarily made by local and national governments, but households, community groups and private enterprises need to be informed so that they can mak
Over the past 30 years, the Caboclos peoples of the Amazon region have noticed changes in the tidal floods, known locally as lançantes, on the floodplains of the Amazon Estuary, Brazil. These changes
The mangrove ecosystem of Tumbes plays a pivotal role in providing protection against tides, winds and storm surges, and habitat for a number of fish species. The native coastal communities of Tumbes
IDRC's Focus City Research Initiative was initiated in 2005 on the premise that the urban poor suffer disproportionately from environmental problems, which exacerbate the conditions of poverty. The In
Assessing poverty in Colombo: the case of Gothamipura
Garbage separation: a livelihood option for poor men and women
Reducing physical vulnerability of residents and risks due to disasters
Easing the environmental burden: From diagnosis to collaborative action in the municipality of Moreno
Limits to participation: The struggle for environmental improvement in Moreno, Argentina