Southern Africa Climate Finance Partnership boosts countries' readiness to access funds In two new videos, participants in the Southern Africa Climate Finance Partnership (SACFP) share their experiences of learning how to access Green Climate Fund (GCF) finance.

Submissions open for the Water ChangeMaker Awards 2020 The Global Water Partnership (GWP) has launched the Water ChangeMaker Awards to highlight the teams and organisations that have shaped water decisions to build climate resilience. Submissions close on 14 June 2020.

New case studies from South Asia showcase best practice from the region This week, CDKN is launching a new case study series on best practice examples of climate compatible development in South Asia. The series explores themes related to finance, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy and the empowerment of women.

Case study: Women-led forums enhance livelihoods and reduce risks to climate hazards This case study highlights the role of women-led forums in enhancing livelihoods and raising womens’ voices in local planning and decision-making.

Case study: Solar pump cooperative supports climate-smart agriculture in Gujarat This case study showcases how the installation of solar pumps for irrigation helped raise farmer incomes and reduced emissions in Dhundi, Gujarat.

Case Study: Scaling-up solar PV in water supply services in Rajkot, India This case study showcases how the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at a water treatment plant in Rajkot has reduced greenhouse gas emissions and inspired the municipality to scale-up in other parts of the city.

Case study: Innovative rainwater harvesting empowers women in Gujarat, India This case study showcases how an innovative rainwater harvesting technology has empowered women and strengthened climate resilience in Gujarat.

Case study: Groundbreaking climate-smart agricultural model empowers rural women in Maharashtra This case study showcases the success of a women-led climate-smart agricultural model in enhancing women’s livelihoods, incomes and food security.

Case study: Bangladesh Bank’s fund for a green garment sector This case study showcases the role played by the Bangladesh Bank in supporting the garment sector to become more sustainable through providing finance for environmentally-friendly machinery.

Case study: Ahmedabad issues municipal bonds to implement green projects This case study showcases the city of Ahmedabad’s experience in successfully raising funds through municipal bonds to finance climate-resilient urban development. 

Uganda's climate law makes headway Legal expert Bernard Namanya outlines the progress being made in Uganda's national climate law. It is the country's principal mechanism for implementing the 2015 Paris Agreement.

The making of female eco-entrepreneurs - Experience from Hyderabad, India Achu Sekhar of ICLEI South Asia describes how the efforts of a handful of dedicated women have led to a hugely successful female enterprise in the city of Hyderabad which is overcoming plastic waste and providing a inspiring example for others to follow.