• A conceptual understanding of the relationship between patterns and processes of response to climate changes among natural resource-reliant societies, including development of case study material testing different climate-gradient contexts. Paper on the equity and justice dimensions of adaptation with this output will be presented at the Conference planned under the Justice and Equity Strategic Assessment (8-9 Sept), and included in a resulting book collection. Also see the Tyndall Seminar Series and Presentations and Meetings.
• Theoretical development of the links between criticality and adaptive capacity, drawing on casework in locations predicted to experience major climate changes. In particular, identification of whether experience of adaptation to climate variability and extremes can be drawn upon to develop appropriate strategies for adapting to anticipated climate change. In addition, a synthesis of the debates concerning vulnerability and adaptive capacity in resource-reliant societies to be targeted. See list of publications.
• Development of a database for predicted climate and vegetation change in a format appropriate for informing socio-environmental studies on adaptive capacity and vulnerability.
• Research note series.
• Results to assist aid organizations, other international programmes and local and regional governments in southern Africa in developing understandings of how to better facilitate successful adaptations and practical responses that reduce social differentiation and promote equity.

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