MainDB: IMPACT
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IMPACT
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https://www.impact-initiatives.org/, https://www.impact-initiatives.org/
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Intergovernmental organization - IGO; Research institution
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Adaptation planning and practices; Capacity building; Knowledge management; Monitoring and evaluation/M&E; Socio-economic data and information; Stakeholder involvement; Vulnerability assessment
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Community-based adaptation; Disaster risk reduction; Ecosystem-based adaptation; Food security; Gender; Health; Human settlements; Infrastructure; Urban resilience; Water resources
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Desertification; Drought; Extreme cold; Floods; Land and forest degradation
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IMPACT INITIATIVES COMMITS TO INFORMING CLIMATE CHANGE RELATED RISKS FOR CRISIS-AFFECTED POPULATIONS AROUND THE WORLD Understanding the drivers of climate change and evaluating its impact in fragile contexts is critical to inform resilient sustainable development. Capitalizing on the increasing availability of information, IMPACT Initiatives supports both humanitarian and development agencies translate data to knowledge to : i) be better prepared before a crisis ii) respond in a climate and environmentally conscious manner iii) design long term solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation. IMPACT Initiatives, notably via its REACH, AGORA, and PANDA initiatives, is increasingly committing research efforts to inform the aid community on how to tackle climate risk. The objective? To identify evidence-based solutions that can be applied in fragile contexts to strengthen the resilience of communities. How? By conducting scientifically robust risk assessments, working with local actors to develop a better understanding of risk, and building local analytical and communication capacities.
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