Features 22. Adaptive Learning in Natural Resource Management: Three Approaches to Research Insights into managing complex socio-ecological systems. 23. Visualizing Vulnerability and Impacts of Climate Change Are there new ways of visualizing and communicating the future likely impacts of climate change? Water Warriors: IDRC Partner Agua Sustentable's Efforts Recognized 2009-11 Agua Sustentable has won a 2009 Latin American and the Caribbean Water Award in recognition of its innovative approach to the development of appropriate water management policies.

Rice growing on terraces on the mountain side in Seti River, Pokhara, Nepal. (IDRC Photo: D. Buckles)

On April 1st, 2005 IDRC launched the Rural Poverty and Environment (RPE) program initiative. RPE supports research focusing on the needs of the rural poor who live in fragile or degraded ecosystems. The program initiative uses an approach that combines participatory action research to generate knowledge; capacity development for researchers and decision makers to participate in multi-stakeholder processes; and policy engagement to build action and learning oriented partnerships.

Researchers from Southern organizations interested in applying for funding should follow the links below for specific guidelines. Canadian researchers interested in applying for funding from IDRC should review the information provided on “Information for Canadian Researchers.” 

• The Canadian International Food Security Research Fund (CIFSRF)

A joint program of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

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Note for low bandwidth users: To view the RPE website without images go to http://www.idrc.ca/pda/rpe