Climate change and variability pose a great threat to the environment and the socio-economic sectors and is agreed to be a global challenge of the 21^st century. It threatens equitable and sustainable development initiatives. The negative impacts suggest the need to adapt to reduce the vulnerability of projects/companies or people and environment to climate change impacts.

Adaptation to climate change and sustainable development have become core elements of international, national policies and strategies. Our research lies in promotion of sustainable development by managing the impacts of climate change.

There is a pressing need  at all levels to support climate change mitigation and minimise the severity of future climate impacts. At the same time, the need to support countries and communities to take steps to build resilience, support adaptation action, and strengthen capacity for effective disaster risk management is critical.

We provide a broad range of consultancy services from adaptation planning and resilience building, to mitigation and low carbon development. Our climate and sustainability team also helps clients turn net zero commitments into action and seize new opportunities to build competitive advantage.

We have expertise in engaging on climate issues from the international policy level to the regional, national and community levels.

Our approach to delivering action on climate and environment always emphasises the importance of balancing considerations of climate and environment, with development needs and growth. Our priority is to minimise risks and trade-offs and identify opportunities.

Technical services we offer include:

• Design and implementation of nature-based climate change solutions
• Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA)
• Climate change hazard and risk assessment
• Greenhouse-gas assessment and emission reduction planning
• Climate change Impact Assessment
• Developing Climate Change Adaptation Action Plans