iUE JOINS THE ADAPTATION RESEARCH ALLIANCE
We are happy to announce the Institute for Urban Excellence (iUE) is now a member of The Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA), a global coalition committed to South-South and South-North collaborations for climate adaptation.
As an advocate, facilitator, and catalyst for action-oriented research, ARA delivers resources to those working for adaptation in countries at the frontline of climate change. Its activities span three strategic functions: advocacy, research planning and cooperation, and resource mobilization and delivery.
ARA members endorse the six Adaptation Research for Impact Principles which underpin research that is driven by user needs, co-produced with local experts, and equitable in practice. These six principles address the purpose of research, the research process itself, the value and benefits of research and the linkages between research and action:
» Research is needs-driven, solutions-oriented and leads to a positive impact on the lives of those at risk from climate change.
» Research is transdisciplinary and co-produced with users.
» Research emphasises societal impact.
» Research builds capacity and empowers actors for the long-term.
» Research processes address structural inequalities that lead to increased vulnerability and reduced adaptive capacity of those at risk.
» Learning-while-doing enables adaptation action to be evidence-based and increasingly effective.
We look forward to the exchange, the collaboration and the work ahead!