In an era of increasing water stress a lack of resources, or often a lack of access to resources, is compounded by changes in the climate, some known and preventable, others yet to be realised. Bringing the climate and water conversation together, under other areas of policy making and governance, to understand the wider implications of these changes, is the key to safeguarded human and environmental security.
Our research and projects focus on the mechanisms that have the potential to safeguard shared natural resources from political disputes and disagreements, and to aid not only in conflict prevention but also in achieving a more sustainable growth model. We also look at the interlinkages between climate, water and aspects of traditional security. We do this through extensive research on existing mechanisms, analysis of experiences and lived realities of traditional practices, and working with diverse actors that may seem disconnected to the water or climate space but where we perceive strong dependencies.
