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Pathways of Development and Climate with John Thompson
In this episode of The WELL Labs Show, John Thompson , a leading researcher in development studies and sustainability, joins the host Arjuna Srinidhi, to unpack the idea of “Pathways Approaches” and what it means for building climate resilience in complex systems.
The conversation explores how dominant development pathways in agriculture, water systems, or food systems often become locked in through policy, markets, and institutional incentives. John explains how the Pathways Approach helps researchers and decision-makers move beyond these lock-ins by opening up multiple possible futures and examining who benefits, who loses, and what trade-offs different choices create.
Drawing on examples from food systems in Africa and ongoing work under the CLARITY, John discusses how diversification, experimentation, and stakeholder dialogue can help societies navigate uncertainty. The discussion also explores the idea of Transformation Labs, where researchers, communities, and policymakers co-design research, co-produce knowledge, and jointly explore pathways toward more equitable and climate-resilient futures.
John also reflects on how researchers can make decision-making processes more transparent and accountable — not by prescribing solutions, but by helping societies understand the consequences of different development choices.
CLimate Adaptation and Resilience In Tropical drYlands (CLARITY) addresses the critical need to identify equitable, sustainable and climate-resilient development pathways in tropical drylands. This Global South-led project will result in the creation of long-term assets (data and tools) and capacities to achieve transformational change.
The WELL Labs Show features rich conversations on water, environment, land and livelihoods, from the people and partners of WELL Labs. Hosted by Pavan Srinath and occasionally guest-hosted by colleagues from WELL Labs, each episode explores complex environmental and social issues and helps you understand the systems and the dynamics better.
Subscribe to the WELL Labs YouTube channel @welllabs and watch all episodes on the official playlist here.
Recording by Nabina Chakraborty and Vraj Acharya. Video editing by Ranjith Kumar S. Graphics and artwork by Aparna Nambiar and Kanishka Goyal. Podcast production and management by Nabina Chakraborty and Pavan Srinath.
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By WELL LabsIn this episode of The WELL Labs Show, John Thompson , a leading researcher in development studies and sustainability, joins the host Arjuna Srinidhi, to unpack the idea of “Pathways Approaches” and what it means for building climate resilience in complex systems.
The conversation explores how dominant development pathways in agriculture, water systems, or food systems often become locked in through policy, markets, and institutional incentives. John explains how the Pathways Approach helps researchers and decision-makers move beyond these lock-ins by opening up multiple possible futures and examining who benefits, who loses, and what trade-offs different choices create.
Drawing on examples from food systems in Africa and ongoing work under the CLARITY, John discusses how diversification, experimentation, and stakeholder dialogue can help societies navigate uncertainty. The discussion also explores the idea of Transformation Labs, where researchers, communities, and policymakers co-design research, co-produce knowledge, and jointly explore pathways toward more equitable and climate-resilient futures.
John also reflects on how researchers can make decision-making processes more transparent and accountable — not by prescribing solutions, but by helping societies understand the consequences of different development choices.
CLimate Adaptation and Resilience In Tropical drYlands (CLARITY) addresses the critical need to identify equitable, sustainable and climate-resilient development pathways in tropical drylands. This Global South-led project will result in the creation of long-term assets (data and tools) and capacities to achieve transformational change.
The WELL Labs Show features rich conversations on water, environment, land and livelihoods, from the people and partners of WELL Labs. Hosted by Pavan Srinath and occasionally guest-hosted by colleagues from WELL Labs, each episode explores complex environmental and social issues and helps you understand the systems and the dynamics better.
Subscribe to the WELL Labs YouTube channel @welllabs and watch all episodes on the official playlist here.
Recording by Nabina Chakraborty and Vraj Acharya. Video editing by Ranjith Kumar S. Graphics and artwork by Aparna Nambiar and Kanishka Goyal. Podcast production and management by Nabina Chakraborty and Pavan Srinath.