Publications




Lake drying and livelihood dynamics in Lake Chad: unravelling the mechanisms, contexts and responses

Research article by Andy Dougill, Lindsay Stringer, Uche Okpara on 1 Nov 2016

This article examines lake drying and livelihood dynamics in the context of multiple stressors through a case study of the “Small Lake Chad” in the Republic of Chad. Livelihoods research in regions experiencing persistent lake water fluctuations has largely focused on the well-being and security of lakeshore dwellers. Little is known about the mechanisms through […]


The Governance of Corporate Responses to Climate Change: An International Comparison

Research article by Andy Gouldson on 23 Oct 2016

In response to pressures from governments, investors, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders, many large corporations have adopted a variety of carbon and energy management practices, taken action to reduce their emissions and set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Using the case of international retailers, this article examines whether, and under what conditions, non-state […]


The risk of climate ruin

Research article by Oliver Bettis, Simon Dietz, Nick Silver on 21 Oct 2016

Oliver D. Bettis, Simon Dietz, and Nick G. Silver.  2006. Climatic Change DOI 10.1007/s10584-016-1846-3.


Are Corporate Carbon Management Practices Reducing Corporate Carbon Emissions?

Research article by Baran Doda, Caterina Gennaioli, Andy Gouldson, David Grover on 1 Oct 2016

This paper is the first large scale, quantitative study of the impact of corporate carbon management practices on corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Using data for 2009 and 2010 from the Carbon Disclosure Project survey, we find little compelling evidence that commonly adopted management practices are reducing emissions. This finding is unexpected and we propose […]



Barriers and opportunities for robust decision making approaches to support climate change adaptation in the developing world

Research article by Ajay Gajanan Bhave, Declan Conway, Suraje Dessai, David Stainforth on 29 Sep 2016

Abstract Climate change adaptation is unavoidable, particularly in developing countries where the adaptation deficit is often larger than in developed countries. Robust Decision Making (RDM) approaches are considered useful for supporting adaptation decision making, yet case study applications in developing countries are rare. This review paper examines the potential to expand the geographical and sectoral […]