Understanding Climate Risks Through an Intersectional Approach (iCRA)

The 'Understanding Climate Risks Through an Intersectional Approach (iCRA)' fact sheet describes a project running from January 2025 to December 2026 aimed at strengthening the evidence base for intersectional climate change adaptation. The project pilots intersectional Climate Risk Assessments (CRAs) in Nepal and South Africa to analyze how overlapping systems of inequity influence climate vulnerability.

• The iCRA project aims to bridge the gap between the theoretical recognition of intersectionality—which the IPCC identifies as fundamental for equitable adaptation—and its practical application. The project uses action research and knowledge co-production with partners serving marginalized groups to create evidence-based guidance for policy-makers and practitioners.
• The project implements case studies in two specific locations to pilot intersectional Climate Risk Assessments (CRAs). In Mardhar, Nepal, the study examines how flooding and drought impact individuals facing intersecting caste-, gender-based discrimination, and ageism. In Elsies River, South Africa, the study analyzes risks from drought and extreme heat for people facing intersecting racism, ableism, and discrimination against LGBTQI+ communities.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (2025). Understanding Climate Risks Through an Intersectional Approach (iCRA). https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2026-01/understanding-climate-risks-intersectional-approach.pdf

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. Understanding Climate Risks Through an Intersectional Approach (iCRA). 2025. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2026-01/understanding-climate-risks-intersectional-approach.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopment2025understanding, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{Understanding Climate Risks Through an Intersectional Approach (iCRA)}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2025}, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2026-01/understanding-climate-risks-intersectional-approach.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }