Through the Transforming Southern African cities in a changing climate project, a variety of stakeholders in Durban and Harare co-defined criteria of transformative adaptation relevant to Southern African cities, informed by academic theory and adaptation research from elsewhere (see text box). These stakeholders also co-selected several potentially transformative case studies in Durban and Harare that aimed to deal with water-related risks. These case studies were explored through interviews with a variety of relevant stakeholders and transdisciplinary engagements. Data generated through interviews and engagements were analysed using the framework of the co-developed criteria to better understand pathways towards transformative adaptation, as well as enablers and barriers of this approach

Timeline: 2020 -2021

Funders: Sida

Outputs: Four academic articles under development, Four policy briefs, Documentary (which has been used at the launch of the Durban Adaptation Plan and screened and the Better Cities Film festival)

For further details contact: Anna Taylor, Alice McClure, Lorena Pasquini