The ARA celebrated its formal launch at the 26th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP26) in 2021.
The Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) aims to drive collective action on climate adaptation and bring parity between adaptation and mitigation efforts globally.
The ARA is a global collaborative to catalyse increased investment and capacity for action-orientated research that supports effective adaptation to climate change – primarily in developing countries…
The Adaptation Research for Impact Principles are aimed at supporting and influencing the activities, plans, programmes and policies of ARA members – as well as the broader community of practice…
The ARA welcomes interest from the media in covering adaptation to climate change and the Adaptation Research for Impact approach.Our membership includes leading experts from Global South who can…
Less than 4% of global climate change research funding is spent in Africa. Of the estimated USD 1.26 billion in funding earmarked for Africa-related research on climate impacts, mitigation and…
‘Knowledge that informs action is what society is calling out for right now. We have to prioritise action research for the Global South to improve the lives of billions, avoid maladaptation, [and]…
