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Walker Institute and Microsoft Launch Collaboration for Climate Resilient Societies
Thursday, September 30, 2021
A new collaboration with Microsoft is set to help Walker Institute scientists develop more solutions to climate threats worldwide.
Climate variability and change pose a huge risk to developing ...
Climate Change Adaptation in East Africa: Reflection on Systematic Change
Thursday, September 16, 2021
In the run-up to the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in November 2021, UKRI is holding a series of online events to showcase locally led research on ...
Walker Hosts Net-Zero Targets Expert Panel Discussion
Thursday, September 9, 2021
With the clock ticking down to COP26 later this year, the Walker Institute has hosted a video panel discussion on net zero targets and their place in mitigating global climate change. Chaired by ...
New Walker Institute FutureLearn Course: Planet Partners – Tackling the Climate Crisis Together
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
About the course
The Walker Institute has partnered with the University's Online Courses team to develop a new FutureLearn course due to launch on 13 September. The course has been designed for an ...
Walker Welcomes Dr Aida Opoku-Mensah
Thursday, August 19, 2021
We are delighted to announce that Dr Aida Opoku-Mensah is to join the Walker Institute as a new Board member. She brings substantial knowledge and a formidable network of contacts to help steer and ...
Gender and Climate Change Part 1: Gender ≠ Women
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
While women are at risk of feeling that they need to stay at home, societal pressures can lead men to take greater risks during a natural disaster
A guest post by Dr Luisa Ciampi
Disclaimer and ...
International Women’s Day – Considering Gender and Climate Change
Monday, March 8, 2021
Walker Institute Researcher and Impact Officer, Luisa Ciampi, recently completed a PhD studying the impact of gender on the effectiveness of agricultural extension services. In this 3-minute video, made to ...
Climate Expo Hosted by UK Universities Ahead of COP26
Friday, May 14, 2021
Week-long conference brings together leading scientists, government ministers and experts from around the world to set the agenda ahead of the United Nations Climate Change conference.
This week more ...
‘Learning to Co-Produce’: Forecasts that can Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience to Climate Related Risks
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
This article was originally posted on the Science for Humanitarian Emergencies and Resilience (SHEAR) blog, HERE.
What is co-production?
Early warning and early action are vital to strengthening the ...
Livelihoods Analysis Course Successfully Completed by Students Across UK and Africa
Monday, March 8, 2021
Assessing Livelihood Vulnerability to Extreme Shocks (ALiVE)
Already-vulnerable communities are facing multiple shocks, from pandemics to extreme weather events. These shocks are worsening persistent ...
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