CGIAR Systemwide Program on
Collective Action and Property Rights
The effect of climate change on poor people is an area of serious concern for many organizations in the development and environment fields. But addressing this requires going beyond technical factors to developing a much greater understanding of the effects specific adaptation and mitigation measures will have on the livelihoods of the poor. These, in turn, are heavily influenced by institutions at the global, national, and local level. Much of the emphasis has been on global‐level institutions, but there is a need for much greater attention to developing or adapting institutional frameworks at the national and local level, and how institutions from different levels are connected.
The consultation aimed at unpacking the concept of pro‐poor climate change and discussing possible collaborations and ways forward to ensure that both social and environmental concerns are addressed when devising responses to climate change.
The participating organizations presented summaries of their activities in this area: