FEATURE: CDKN project unlocks solar power investment in Bangladesh
A CDKN project is breaking down barriers, improving information and making it easier for investors to back solar power in Bangladesh. [more...]
Latest stories
NEWS: Climate and Development Knowledge Network launches new initiative in Bangladesh and India
The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) is launching its new phase in Bangladesh on 19th November 2018 at the Institute of Architects Bangladesh Centre and in India on 20th November 2018 at the India Habitat Centre. [more...]
FEATURE: Why South Asia still has a long way to go in resilience planning
Bedoshruti Sadhukhan of CDKN Asia says many local and subnational governments in South Asia are missing opportunities to invest in climate-resilient development: a step-change is needed in awareness and action. [more...]
NEWS: Join regional ‘Communities of Practice’ on low emission development
The Low Emission Development Global Partnership (LEDS GP) creates opportunities for professionals to exchange experience on practical aspects of low emission development. Members of our network say they value these platforms for skills exchange and learning – whether it is in person, or increasingly through ‘virtual’ meetings and conversations. Join a technical 'community of practice' today! [more...]
CDKN Resources
WORKING PAPER: Aligning energy and climate objectives in NDCs
The effectiveness of national energy policy will be decisive for achieving Paris Agreement objectives and the 2030 Agenda. A CDKN Working Paper assesses how Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana and Peru are aligning these goals. [more]…
REPORT: Fuel oil subsidy reforms and oil market deregulation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has secured major progress with development since independence, reflected in rising per capita incomes, falling poverty rates and improving human development indicators. In particular, GDP growth rate has accelerated [more]…
Resources from our partners
Ecosystem services for poverty alleviation: Trade-offs and governance
https://www.espa.ac.uk/book
The book synthesises the ESPA programme's compelling evidence on ecosystems and wellbeing. It addresses the evolving framings and contexts of ecosystem services for poverty alleviation, reviews the impacts of ongoing drivers of change and presents new ways to achieve sustainable wellbeing, equity, diversity, and resilience.
Community-based adaptive learning in the management of Conflicts and Natural Resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMxe2a2VyOg
Dr Parvin Sultana (CCMCC project leader) and Paul Thompson discuss the approach taken with communities in Bangladesh and Nepal in finding pathways to cooperate over the management of natural resources.
