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Anti-poverty programmes build resilience

The world’s poorest households, who often depend on agricultural incomes, are increasingly vulnerable to weather-induced shocks. A recent study shows how anti-poverty programmes can help to protect both consumption and income when exposed to shocks.

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Janzen, S. Anti-poverty programmes build resilience. Nat. Clim. Chang. 12, 612–613 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-022-01408-3

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