Graham Clarkson

Graham Clarkson is a researcher affiliated with the Walker Institute at the University of Reading, UK, and actively contributes to the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). His work centers on participatory climate services for agriculture, particularly through the PICSA (Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture) framework, implemented across Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.

His research focuses on enhancing smallholder farmers' decision-making under climate variability. Key areas include climate risk perception, gender-responsive climate services, farmer innovation systems, and the role of media (e.g., TV edutainment) in agricultural behavior change. He collaborates extensively with scholars such as P. Dorward, C. Garforth, and D. Giraldo.

The trends in his recent publications show a consistent emphasis on participatory methodologies, climate adaptation, and sustainable agricultural development. His work spans interdisciplinary domains including climate science, rural sociology, agricultural policy, and communication for development.

His scientific contributions include numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and technical reports. Notable outputs include the PICSA field manual (2015) and multiple evaluations of climate service implementations in countries like Rwanda, Zambia, Honduras, and Kenya.

He has contributed to research on farmer-led extension, mobile phone applications for weather information, and the socio-political dimensions of natural resource management. While no formal advising role or awards are mentioned in the provided texts, his collaborative leadership in multi-country research suggests significant influence in the field of climate-smart agriculture.

Dr. Clarkson has been involved in projects assessing user needs for climate services, evaluating the impact of edutainment on farming practices, and exploring gender dynamics in agricultural decision-making, reflecting a holistic and applied research approach.