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Breaking the vicious cycle: Planning water security in low-income urban neighbourhoods through co-creation
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Breaking the vicious cycle: Planning water security in low-income urban neighbourhoods through co-creation

This report outlines the activities undertaken by Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) through the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA) Micro Grant…

April 2026

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Least Developed Country (LDC) and the National Adaptation Programme for action‑oriented adaptation research
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Least Developed Country (LDC) and the National Adaptation Programme for action‑oriented adaptation research

A co‑created programme strengthening LDC universities to support national adaptation action.

April 2026

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Climate change and health programme to strengthen investment for climate‑resilient health systems
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Climate change and health programme to strengthen investment for climate‑resilient health systems

An action‑oriented programme advancing climate‑resilient health systems in vulnerable countries.

April 2026

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Urban resilience programme for strengthening peer learning and urban adaptation
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Urban resilience programme for strengthening peer learning and urban adaptation

A programme supporting funders to scale locally grounded and evidence‑based urban climate adaptation.

April 2026

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