Futures Research

The programme works in ‘Transformation Labs’ — collaborative spaces where communities develop and test sustainable, equitable solutions. The goal is to develop future-proof solutions for a world grappling with climate change.

Projects

Publications

Projects

Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Tropical Drylands (CLARITY)

Partners: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, International Development Research Centre

The Futures Research programme currently hosts the Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Tropical Drylands (CLARITY) project. It is part of CLARE, a global consortium to build climate resilience in the tropical drylands of Africa and India.

Under CLARITY, we are establishing Transformation Labs — collaborative spaces to create knowledge and solutions for water and agricultural challenges. These are in two semi-arid regions of Karnataka state: Chikkaballapur and Raichur districts. Both regions are at the urban-rural interface and are characterised by shallow and deep aquifers that have been rapidly depleting for almost two decades.

The project also involves a qualitative analysis of how different stakeholders perceive and understand evolving human-water systems and their hopes and aspirations. Through visual diaries, journey maps, and key informant interviews, we are highlighting the lived experiences, concerns, and aspirations of marginalised groups.

A group of around 20 people sitting in a rectangular shape inside a room
Under the CLARITY project, WELL Labs is training community hydrologists to address the critical gap between the scientific study of hydrology and its practical applications for water management

Publications

Sign Up for WELL Labs' Newsletter

* indicates required