UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR) has found that since 2015 the UK has invested over half a billion pounds on climate change and international development research, according to a much-anticipated report published today.
UKCDR presents a mapping and analysis of the scope and reach of UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Wellcome-funded research on climate change and international development between 2015 and 2020.
Six case studies have been developed to provide examples of how some of the impact types discussed in the UKCDR report, 'UK-funded research on climate change and international development', have been delivered in practice over the last 5 years. They have been selected to represent a range of impact types, as well as a variety of project types, geographical and thematic foci, and research funders.
All those involved in the research process should take steps to ensure they address, anticipate and mitigate risk of harm, by working with LMIC researchers and communities to...
UKCDR invites you to their upcoming, Supporting the COP26 priorities through research on international development and climate change. This event is intended to showcase impacts resulting from UK-funded research, to share learning and to provide networking opportunities.