equity

A typology framework for trade-offs in development and disaster risk reduction: a case study of Typhoon Haiyan recovery in Tacloban, Philippines

Journal article / This paper presents and tests a conceptual framework for analysing the trade-offs that underpin the relationship between development and disaster risk.

Ozone air pollution and gender inequality in India

Perspective / The socioeconomic impacts of air pollution and crop losses need more understanding – especially when it comes to gender.

What is equitable resilience?

Journal article / This paper, based on an analytical literature review, reveals four themes essential in understanding equitable resilience in practice.

Resilience realities: resilience and development practice in Vanuatu

SEI report / The aim of this work is to use themes and critical perspectives from the academic literature to provide insights and alternative perspectives on resilience.

Empowerment in WASH index

Project / The empowerment in WASH index (EWI) project measures empowerment and social inclusion of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions.

Beyond climate-proofing: gender dimensions of water insecurity in Burkina Faso

Perspective / Sarah Dickin introduces a research project that hopes to develop an index of empowerment to use in water and sanitation interventions.

Do we really need another ethical declaration on climate change?

Feature / COP23 saw the launch of a new Declaration on Ethical Principles in Relation to Climate Change. Måns Nilsson talks about its origins, purpose and prospects.

Fairly sharing 1.5: national fair shares of a 1.5°C-compliant global mitigation effort

Journal article / This study examines national mitigation pledges presented at the 2015 Paris climate summit, relative to equity benchmarks and 1.5 °C-compliant global mitigation

USAID Clean Power Asia

Project / The USAID Clean Power Asia project was an initiative to facilitate investments in environmentally friendly, grid-connected renewable energy in Southeast Asia.