LEDS Global Partnership Voices - Supporting governments to mainstream low emission development Three short clips from the Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP) demonstrate how the Partnership is supporting Asian and African governments to mainstream low emission approaches in national development.

Policy coherence key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Patrick Curran, a policy analyst at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, shares new research on policy coordination across water, energy, food and climate goals in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia.

Mini-grids for rural electrification and development On 19 September, the Africa Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Partnership and Energy Working Group invite you to a webinar to discuss ‘Mini-grids for rural electrification and development: Enabling effective business models through well-designed policies’. Register today for this free, open event.

Setting the Paris Agreement in motion This week in Bangkok, Thailand, governments reconvene to negotiate the implementing guidelines for delivering the ambitious Paris Agreement. Neil Bird of ODI highlights some practical pointers that could help negotiators on their way.

Achieving a resilient future In a new film released this week, decision-makers from around the world describe how they are creating sustainable jobs and economic growth by embracing low emission development.

New FCFA guide on overcoming barriers to climate change adaptation A new guide from Future Climate for Africa (FCFA) explores the barriers to climate change adaptation, and possible interventions to overcome them.

Water security in a changing climate - Prospects in the Peruvian Amazon Researchers from the Climate Resilient Cities in Latin America initiative have worked with local communities and government to reveal how water resources will run short in a sub-basin of the Amazon River – and how reforesting and protecting the land can provide long-term solutions.

Low emission development - What's in it for Africa? In a new short film from the Africa LEDS Partnership, African climate and development experts present the need for low emission development strategies in the region.

New tool supports integrated climate planning in cities C40 Cities has launched a new tool to support planning for climate adaptation and mitigation in cities – and is inviting readers to submit case studies of their city’s actions that successfully integrate both goals.

Water Research Prize for climate resilience solution in Amazon A visionary project of the Climate Resilient Cities in Latin America programme has scooped the first Water Research Prize at the World Architectural Festival for its rainwater capture and storage design.

Private sector innovates to raise climate ambition in Southern Africa With increasing use of 'blended finance' approaches, public and private financiers are joining forces in the Southern African region to invest in climate change solutions. The increased willingness of public and private investors to work together is a portent of good things to come - report Blaise Dobson and Charlotte Ellis of SouthSouthNorth.

Gender-Just Climate Solutions Awards 2018 A new initiative aims to celebrate and showcase 'best practice' approaches to supporting women's leadership in climate solutions. Get your nominations in by 10 September!