Water and climate change: Adaptation at the margins

The impacts of climate change will largely be felt through water. Droughts, floods, storms and extreme events are becoming more frequent and more intense. The entire water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, impacting people’s daily lives and livelihoods, especially those of poor and marginalised communities.

What is the role of climate science in supporting adaptation to climate change for poor, vulnerable and marginalised communities? Leading researchers and practitioners at the forefront of climate adaptation will reflect on the social and political barriers to producing, sharing and using climate information and on how it should be interpreted, accessed and applied. They will discuss the needs and challenges faced by marginalised communities and how to ensure these communities have a say in adaptation decision making.

Speakers

• Dr. Alice Odingo, Associate Professor, University of Nairobi
• Bettina Koelle, Associate Director, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
• Dr. Dorice Agol, Visiting Fellow, LSE