Publications

Characterising the nature of vulnerability to climate variability: empirical evidence from two regions of Ghana

Working paper by Philip Antwi-Agyei, Andy Dougill, Evan Fraser, Lindsay Stringer on 1 Sep 2012

Abstract of Working Paper 105 This paper builds on an initial national and regional level vulnerability assessment by developing and applying a livelihood vulnerability index at the community and household scales to explore the nature of climate vulnerability. It provides innovative methodological steps in relation to livelihood assessment to identify the vulnerability of households and […]








Spatial mapping of socio-ecological vulnerability to environmental change in Southern Africa

Working paper by David Abson, Andy Dougill, Lindsay Stringer on 1 Jun 2012

Abstract of Working Paper 95 Aggregate measures that capture multiple aspects of socio-ecological vulnerability in a single or small number of vulnerability indices can be used to produce vulnerability maps that act as powerful visual tools to identify those areas most susceptible to future environmental changes. Such indices are easily communicable and offer valuable guidance […]


Skills constraints for low-carbon transitions

Working paper by Nick Jagger, Tim Foxon, Andy Gouldson on 1 Jun 2012

Abstract of Working Paper 96 Achieving a successful transition to a low-carbon economy, in the UK and other countries, will require sufficient people with appropriate qualifications and skills to manufacture, install and operate the low carbon technologies and approaches. The actual numbers and types of skills required are uncertain and will depend on the speed […]