Information on "Environmental Damage and Degradation" and "Africa"
February 2013
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Feb 2013
The Arab Spring and Climate Change
Author: Anne-Marie Slaughter, Troy Sternberg, Sarah Johnstone, Jeffrey Mazo, Francesco Femia, Caitlin Werrell, Michael Werz, Max Hoffman, David Michel, Mona Yacoubian
Publisher: Henry L Stimson Center
This collection of essays argues that the consequences of climate change are stressors that can ignite a volatile mix of underlying causes and erupt into revolutions. More on «The Arab Spring and Climate Change»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Blue Carbon: The Opportunity of Coastal Sinks for Africa
Author: Romy Chevallier
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
Although the bodies of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change have developed strategies and mechanisms to enhance terrestrial 'Green Carbon' sinks, less attention has been given to marine and coastal ecosystems - 'Blue Carbon'. More on «Blue Carbon: The Opportunity of Coastal Sinks for Africa» -
Nov 2012
Unlocking Progress on REDD+: Sector Coordination in Uganda
Author: Emily Brickell, Will McFarland, David M. Mwayafu
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This background note uses the case study of Uganda to analyze how key political economy features affect sector coordination. More on «Unlocking Progress on REDD+: Sector Coordination in Uganda» -
Nov 2012
Evidence from the Frontlines of Climate Change
Author: Koko Warner, Kees Van der Geest, Sönke Kreft, Saleemul Huq, Sven Harmeling, Koen Kusters, Alex de Sherbinin
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
This report is based on the research carried out by the Loss and Damage in Vulnerable Countries Initiative carried out to find out how the impact of climate change on society leads to loss and damage among vulnerable households. More on «Evidence from the Frontlines of Climate Change»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
EAI US-China Relations Statement Factsheet (May 2012)
Author: Stephen Ranger
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This factsheet features a compilation of statements made by relevant American and Chinese actors in May 2012. More on «EAI US-China Relations Statement Factsheet (May 2012)»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
The Emerging Policy for Green Economy and Social Development in Limpopo, South Africa
Author: Agnes Musyoki
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Many countries in Africa are already experiencing negative impacts of climate change, prompting the emergence of various policies to mitigate and adapt to these changes. More on «The Emerging Policy for Green Economy and Social Development in Limpopo, South Africa»
May 2012
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May 2012
"Ground Truthing" Vulnerability in Africa
Author: Jared Berenter
Publisher: Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This brief discusses climate change vulnerability in Africa with a specific focus on security. More on «"Ground Truthing" Vulnerability in Africa» -
May 2012
Links Between Climate Change, Conflict and Governance in Africa
Author: Wario Roba Adano, Fatuma Daudi
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper assesses the existing evidence on security threats relating to climate change, with particular reference to Africa. More on «Links Between Climate Change, Conflict and Governance in Africa» -
May 2012
Spatial Vulnerability of Rural Households to Climate Change in Nigeria
Author: Ignatius A Madu
Publisher: Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) Program
This study assesses the spatial patterns of vulnerability to climate change in Nigeria as a backdrop to highlighting the security implications of these patterns and underscores the need to mainstream climate change adaptation into the rural developme... More on «Spatial Vulnerability of Rural Households to Climate Change in Nigeria»
April 2012
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Apr 2012
Rules of the Range
Author: Simon Levine, Sara Pavanello
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
The policy brief studies the institutional aspects of natural resource management in Kenya-Ethiopia border areas. More on «Rules of the Range»
