Category: News
How the Adaptation Research Alliance drives action-oriented research for the most vulnerable
The ARA now hosted by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the Chulalongkorn University Social Research Institute (CUSRI), works towards ensuring that research serves those on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Categories: Capacity building, News
COP30: For the Sciences of Differences and Diversities at the Amazon Conference
ARA Member, Iyaleta, writes about the expansion of science and capacity building at COP30.
Categories: Policy & influence, Measuring adaptation impact, News
Climate finance missing to deliver on global stocktake
Climate adaptation remains ‘fragmented, uneven’ and climate finance, a key focus of COP29, is crucial to implement action plans and accelerate progress.
Categories: Policy & influence, News
Climate adaptation funds sow seeds of resilience
Climate adaptation grants for seed banks enables farmers to access affordable, climate-resilient seeds in Zambia
Categories: Policy & influence, News
Igniting innovation, creativity in Africa’s ecopreneurs
A look at young ecopreneurs in Ghana who use grants to further sustainability goals and ecopreneurs who converged at the YouSustain conference in Accra.
Categories: News, ARA activities, Locally led adaptation
Blog: Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing at CBA18
A reflection on the CBA18 conference, locally led adaptation and how the ARA and its Members contributed to the discussions.
Categories: Policy & influence, News
Climate adaptation research applied ‘in real-time’
Traditional research timeframes lack the urgency needed to address climate change, while an ‘action-oriented’ approach aims to support affected communities now.
Categories: Policy & influence, News, Locally led adaptation
Blog: Can locally led adaptation lead to transformative adaptation?
ARA Members and partners debate whether locally led adaptation can deliver transformative adaptation.
Categories: Press release, ARA activities
COP28: ARA mobilises new commitments and over GBP 3m for adaptation research for impact
The ARA announced at COP28 it has mobilised over GBP 3m in investments for action-oriented research that addresses pressing adaptation needs of those most vulnerable to climate impacts.
Categories: Bridging research & action, ARA activities, Climate finance, Locally led adaptation
What micro-grants teach us about funding locally led research
The Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA) micro-grants programme offers a potentially powerful model for devolved financing that supports community-led action research for adaptation.