About us
Ten community-led research studies documenting what climate change looks like on the ground, across nine countries. Designed and led locally, supported by the PERCC Initiative, with one shared commitment: that meaningful climate action starts with listening.
PERCC Initiative
The Population, Environmental, Risks and Climate Crisis (PERCC) Initiative supported ten innovative case studies selected through a competitive process that received 160+ applications from across the globe. These community-based organization (CBO)-led projects explore the critical intersection of climate change with health – including sexual and reproductive health, rights, and choice (SRHRC, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Choices ) – migration, and urbanization. The studies include impacts of extreme weather events like extreme rainfall, cyclones, floods and others.
What makes our approach unique
Our case studies use mixed-method research to capture both data and lived experiences. While most studies focus on investigating how climate change affects SRHRC and strengthening local adaptation efforts in health systems, a few also explore the effects of climate change on mental health, the impact of climate-induced migration on urbanization, and how education advances resilience in both rural and urban environments. All projects foster collaboration between researchers and community-based organizations, ensuring research translates to meaningful local impact.
Why these case studies matter
These case studies provide crucial evidence on how climate change affects different populations, particularly vulnerable groups like women, adolescents, people with disabilities, and natural resource-dependent communities.