CDKN at the Gobeshona Global Conference 2024 The fourth annual Gobeshona Global Conference, organised by the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) took place virtually from 1-8 March. The conference focused on learning and collaboration around the eight principles for locally-led adaptation and resilience. CDKN participated in two virtual sessions.

CDKN at COP28 The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UNFCCC will take place from 30 November-12 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). CDKN will have a busy COP28 programme and we look forward to meeting you at the multiple sessions we are co-convening with our partners.

Stories of Resilience: Lessons from Local Adaptation Practice This report is the second edition of the Global Center on Adaptation’s Stories of Resilience: Lessons from Local Adaptation Practice produced in partnership with CDKN. GCA and CDKN collaborated with community leaders to showcase their brilliant work in building local adaptation solutions across many challenging contexts.

Remembering Professor Saleemul Huq OBE (1952-2023) Professor Saleemul Huq was a dear friend, mentor and fellow advocate to many of us at CDKN. We are deeply saddened by his passing and extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, the ICCCAD team and the many people around the world whose lives he touched in countless ways. 

Climate justice awards: Youth leaders announced CDKN, the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) and the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) have announced the 30 sponsored participants to attend the Landscape Leadership Workshop and Global Landscapes Forum from 9-12 October 2023. Of these participants, 11 are recipients of CDKN's climate justice awards, supporting young climate leaders in Africa to implement an activity or process in their communities, landscapes or seascapes that envisions or advances climate justice.

Resilience Evidence Forum Synthesis Report: Prioritising collective goals and scaling solutions This report captures the key messages that emerged from the Resilience Evidence Forum, held in Cape Town from 20-22 June 2023. The report is based on the latest evidence and methodological advancements across different scales of analysis, as well as different cross-cutting themes. It emphasises the need to prioritise resilience as a collective goal, showcases success stories and outlines principles for scaling evidence-based solutions.

CDKN at Adaptation Futures 2023 The seventh edition of Adaptation Futures (AF2023), hosted by Ouranos, the Government of Canada and the United Nations’ World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP), will take place in Montréal from 2-6 October. AF2023 will be a critical meeting point to advance discussion about climate change adaptation in an increasingly complex world. CDKN will be co-hosting three sessions and co-leading a masterclass. Find out more and register below.

Opportunity: CLARE Roster of Experts - Research-to-action services in Africa and Asia The Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) programme has announced a call for Expressions of Interest (EoI). The call will establish a roster of climate experts for short term assignments to mobilise existing research into use in a variety of decision-making contexts. Submit your EoI before 31 October 2023.

CDKN at Africa Climate Week 2023 Africa Climate Week (ACW) and the Africa Climate Summit (ACS), both hosted by the Government of Kenya, will run concurrently from 4-8 September in Nairobi. The first of four Regional Climate Weeks, ACW aims to build momentum ahead of COP28 and the conclusion of the first global stocktake, designed to chart the way for fulfilling the Paris Agreement's key goals. CDKN will be hosting two sessions at ACW and one session at ACS. Find out more below.

Resilience perspectives: Winners of the storytelling competition for young people announced The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), in collaboration with CDKN, has announced the five winners of Resilience Perspectives: A storytelling competition for young people. The storytelling contest brings young voices with lived experiences of resilience to the forefront, encouraging them to share stories that enable action and create lasting change.

#Art4Resilience: Apply for the Knowledge-into-Use awards 2023 The Knowledge-into-Use awards provide a unique opportunity to ignite resilience, celebrate creativity and embrace innovation in engaging with the latest resilience evidence. Apply by 17 September for a chance to win 100,000 SEK to develop your project.

Opportunity: GCA Local Adaptation Champions Awards The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) seeks to reward inspiring, innovative and scalable locally-led efforts to address climate change and build effective climate resilience among the most vulnerable communities, sections of society and individuals. Submit your application before 31 August 2023.