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"Climate change is worsening the plight of those hundreds of millions men, women and children who already live in extreme poverty - and it threatens to push hundreds of millions more people into similar destitution. A concerted international response to this unprecedented challenge is required if we are to avoid catastrophic human suffering." Dr. Robert Glasser, Secretary General, CARE International

Download  CARE & Climate Change Brochure, pdf  343 K

CARE takes a people-centred approach to adaptation. This entails practical strategies to reduce disaster risks, as well as risks associated with less predictable rainfall, shifting disease vectors, etc. CARE works with local organisations to promote more resilient livelihoods (through agricultural innovations, the revitalisation of traditional knowledge and diversification) and tackle the underlying causes of vulnerability (through capacity development, social mobilization and advocacy).
 
Download  CARE Adaptation Learning Program, pdf  415 K

The Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (CVCA) methodology helps us to understand the implications of climate change for the lives and livelihoods of the people we serve. By combining local knowledge with scientific climate information, the process builds people's understanding about climate risks and adaptation strategies. The CVCA Handbook provides an overview of the methodology, as well as practical guidance for using it in the design and implementation of adaptation actions.

Download  Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis, pdf  2,2 MB

Human-induced climate change is affecting patterns of extreme weather across the globe, resulting in higher risk of humanitarian disasters. This is especially true in areas where there already are high levels of human vulnerability concludes a new report entitled Humanitarian Implications of Climate Change: Mapping emerging trends and risk hotspots, which was carried out by CARE International, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and Maplecroft.

Download  Climate Change Report 2008, pdf  1.69 M


Climate Change and Displacement: Hotspots – predictions and action
A recent study using mapping techniques to analyze vulnerability over the next 20 to 30 years highlights potential ‘hotspots’ and offers insights for mitigating the effects.

Download  Climate Change and Displacement, pdf  829 K
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Human-related emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases are triggering climate change. Many non-governmental organizations (NGOs), especially those concerned with environmental conservation, have long recognized the need to take direct action. Citing concerns about safeguarding institutional legitimacy and credibility, as well as a desire to “do the right thing,” many have sought to minimize their greenhouse gas emissions.

Participants of the October 2007 CARE & Carbon Workshop resolved to take immediate steps to minimize emissions and move towards and eventually achieve neutrality through multiple benefit offset projects. This report provides CARE with the information it needs to debate and develop appropriate internal emissions reductions strategies. As a non-profit organization, a leader in civil society, and an advocate for policy change, CARE faces a unique set of ethical and administrative challenges. Yet CARE’s stature also presents it with an exceptional opportunity to lead by example.

Download  Going Carbon Neutral: A Guidance Document, pdf   1 MB
Download  Six ways to diminish your carbon footprint, pdf  392 K