The Importance of Participatory Child-Centred Research for Climate Adaptation
Abstract
Involving children in research on climate change improves the quality and relevance of knowledge
that informs policies and programmes for climate change adaptation. however there is a risk that
exposing children to concepts and discussion around life-threatening issues will create feelings of
helplessness, denial and disempowerment. Participatory action research (PaR) nurtures two-way
relationships between researchers and children that minimises negative effects and builds the
capacity of child participants to take action. This briefing reflects lessons and good practice for
supporting and delivering child-centred research.
Citation
Seballos, F. and Tanner, T. (2009) The Importance of Participatory Child-Centred Research for Climate Adaptation, IDS In Focus Policy Briefing 13.6, Brighton: IDSIs part of series
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