How can CDKN help?

The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) aims to help decision-makers in developing countries design and deliver climate compatible development. We do this by providing demand-led research and technical assistance, and channelling the best available knowledge on climate change and development to support policy processes at the country level.

CDKN Highlights

FEATURE: Erratic rainfall makes the future uncertain

Kevin Henry, Project Manager of CARE’s ‘Where the Rain Falls’ project interviews farmer and research participant Napandaela Nicodemu, about what it means to live with uncertain rainfall.
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by: CDKN Global | on: 9am, January 04th, 2013

FEATURE: Understanding how rainfall affects food security and migration

How does climate variability, especially changes in rainfall patterns, affect the livelihoods of rural households in developing countries? CARE and the UN University explore this and many other rainfall, food security questions in their initiative, Where the Rain Falls.
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by: CDKN Global | on: 10am, January 01st, 2013

NEWS: Making food systems more resilient to climate change

A new project aims to make sure Central America’s food systems can withstand climate shifts. Marius Keller, from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), reports.
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by: CDKN Global | on: 9am, December 28th, 2012

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OPINION: The road ahead for State Action Plans on Climate Change in India

Sunder Subramanian, an independent climate change expert and advisor to Indian State Governments reflects on the opportunities and challenges for the State Action Plans on Climate Change
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CDKN Asia | on: 7am, December 24th, 2012

FEATURE: Integrating sustainable urban drainage, resource-based sanitation, biogas and food security

How can the capital of Lao PDR become a modern, vibrant and green city? CITYBLUES++, a project supported by CDKN’s Innovation Fund, attempts to find out.
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by: CDKN Global | on: 12pm, December 21st, 2012

NEWS: International Renewable Energy Agency seeks applications for project funding

The International renewable energy agency (IRENA) is welcoming online applications for concessional loans to facilitate renewable energy projects in developing countries,
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by: CDKN Global | on: 4pm, December 20th, 2012