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Outputs from the 2021 BRACC evaluation now available
News
Following the 2021 evaluation of the Building Resilience and Adapting to Climate Change (BRACC) programme, a number of outputs have now been published presenting results and reflecting on key lessons learned around the design, implementation and monitoring of resilience building and adaptation interventions.
Breaking the cycle of poverty and food insecurity in Malawi
Issues brief
This discussion paper takes stock of the extent to which Malawi has been successful in 'breaking the cycle' of poverty and food insecurity since the agenda first arose in 2015.
Sustainability of early warning systems
Issues brief
This discussion paper synthesises the state of knowledge on the sustainability of early warning systems (EWS), how they are currently employed in Malawi, and challenges to, and opportunities for, their sustainability.
Nature-based solutions for flood mitigation
Issues brief
This discussion paper synthesises evidence on the role that nature-based solutions (NBS) could play in mitigating flood hazard risk in Malawi.
Catchment protection and management in Malawi: A review
Issues brief
This discussion paper synthesises evidence on the role catchment protection and management (watershed management) can play in addressing Malawi’s coupled challenges of environmental restoration, poverty reduction and climate change adaptation.
Crisis Modifier
Learning paper
This learning paper summarises the evaluation of the crisis modifier function under the PROSPER Project which is part of the Building Resilience and Adapting to Climate Change (BRACC) programme.
BRACC Virtual Learning Event presents evaluation of the BRACC programme
Event
In February 2022 the BRACC Knowledge and Policy Hub hosted a Virtual Learning Event to present findings of the recent evaluation of the BRACC programme.
Gender equality, social inclusion and resilience in Malawi
Issues brief
This paper presents evidence on issues, trends and knowledge gaps on gender, social inclusion and resilience in Malawi, with recommendations for policy and practice.
International Women’s Day: time to put Malawi’s gender equality laws into practice
Blog
On this International Women’s Day, 8th March, we have been thinking about the resilience and empowerment of Malawian women and girls: their wellbeing, their development, and their ability to respond to climate change and other stresses.