June 2012

By E. Hope, S.J.E. Midgley, R.A.G. Davies, T.C. Wroblewski

SUBMITTED TO: Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN). This project is supported by the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWP-SAP).

This Policy Brief is based on the research outcomes of a Geographic Information Sy stem (GIS)-based study (Davies and Wroblewski, unpublished; Midgley et al., unpublished) to identify and raise awareness around basin-wide climate-related vulnerability ‘hotspots’ now and in future, and to guide basin-wide and national debate around options and priorities. We focus on the linkages between agriculture, food security, health and climate vulnerability, and how this understanding could inform policy development and adaptation responses which look to address food insecurity and health risks. The objective is to ultimately strengthen  resilience at basin, national and local levels.