Combining knowledge, research and technical advisory work to enhance the quality of life for those most vulnerable to climate change
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We work in partnership with decision-makers nationally, regionally and globally in support of locally owned and managed policy processes
This English language site features projects in the 70+ countries where we’ve worked, and resources and blogs from those and more.
Feature
28th December 2021
Ensuring that climate solutions empower women – Latin America perspective Measures to transition to a low-carbon, green economy are not automatically fair and inclusive if they do not actively include a gender equality approach - as highlighted in an event entitled Climate Governance with a Gender Focus in Santiago, Chile.
News
22nd December 2021
Young people from Cartagena de Indias at the forefront of climate change action We take a look at ongoing initiatives involving young people from different communities in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia to promote cultural and environmental education, aiming to tackle the climate change threats posed to their city.
News
21st December 2021
Request for proposals: Help develop a website for the Gender Equality in a Low Carbon World programme CDKN is seeking a website developer to build a website for the GLOW programme. Qualified website developers are invited to apply by Friday 28 January 2022, 10:00 SAST.
News
14th December 2021
New research supports a gender-equal recovery through low-carbon innovation A new IDRC-supported research programme aims to help ensure that low- and middle-income countries' economic responses to the Covid-19 pandemic are inclusive and sustainable. CDKN will be the knowledge partner for the Gender Equality in a Low Carbon World programme.
News
13th December 2021
COP26 Resilience Hub report out now The COP Resilience Hub report synthesises the key overarching messages from the activities during COP26 and aims to help set the direction for future actions towards COP27. CDKN supported the Resilience Hub to facilitate the inclusion of diverse voices and promote knowledge-into-action.
News
3rd December 2021
Knowledge for transformative action towards a resilient future On 10th November 2021, the Resilience Hub at COP26 hosted a side event to showcase three major, global initiatives that seek to ensure that action to enhance adaptation and resilience stem from a foundation of research, knowledge and learning: CDKN, the Resilience Knowledge Coalition and the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA). Corina Angheloiu from the Global Resilience Partnership reports.
Resource
2nd December 2021
Voices from the frontline of Covid-19: What can we learn about achieving SDGs at community level? A synthesis report CDKN and the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), in collaboration with the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), have woven together the ‘Voices from the Frontline’ stories into a colourful synthesis publication highlighting how resilience is forged and strengthened at community level.
News
22nd November 2021
COP26 Catalyst for Climate Action recommendations for capacity building CDKN has contributed to the 'COP26 Catalyst', a consultative process that produced recommendations for capacity-building on climate action, and which is mentioned twice in the Glasgow Climate Pact.
Feature
17th November 2021
Can locally-led anticipatory action address climate impacts at scale? There is considerable potential for more locally-led anticipatory action to prepare people for extreme weather and climate events and avoid loss and damage - reports Myriam Castaneda Solares of the START International network, from a COP26 Resilience Hub event. 

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Land toolkit

Read the regional highlights and learn more about the IPCC's Special Report on Climate Change and Land

Ocean toolkit

Read the regional highlights and learn more about the IPCC's Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere

Voices from the Frontline

How local communities are pursuing SDGs in the pandemic era and how to support them

Wikipedia guide

Learn how to contribute climate change information to Wikipedia - a guide for researchers, practitioners and communicators