Tribute to CDKN's Ritu Thakur The staff of CDKN announce with great sadness the loss of our friend and colleague Ritu Thakur. Ritu was an integral part of CDKN, working with ICLEI South Asia from 2010 and CDKN since 2018. Although shocked by her passing, the CDKN team celebrates Ritu’s contributions to our lives.

Lessons from REDD+ readiness implementation experience in the Republic of Congo: getting ready for REDD+ under uncertain, national circumstances Lessons from REDD+ readiness implementation experience in the Republic of Congo: getting ready for REDD+ under uncertain, national circumstances

Building climate change adaptation on community experiences: lessons from community-based natural resource management in southern Africa Building climate change adaptation on community experiences: lessons from community-based natural resource management in southern Africa

OUTLOOK: Edition four, August 2012 In this edition of CDKN's quarterly Outlook newsletter, we highlight climate compatible development in Rwanda, Pakistan, Chile, Uganda and the Marshall Islands.

Inside Story : Mainstreaming climate resilience into government - the Philippines Climate Change Act The Inside Story from CDKN describes how the Philippines is seeking to build climate resilience at the local level.

July newsletter - Focus on climate vulnerability The July edition of CDKN's newsletter focuses on climate vulnerability, climate adaptation in rural Uganda and CDKN supported work in Central America to move towards sustainable energy.

POLICY BRIEF: A risk management approach to decision making in the Caribbean This knowledge brief by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC or ‘5Cs’), with support from CDKN, describes how decision-making processes based on risk management will help Caribbean leaders rise to the challenge.

In conversation with Daniele Cesano, Redeh In conversation with Daniele Cesano of Redeh. Daniele talks to CDKN about the lessons learned from the January 2011 Rio landslides and heavy rains.

In conversation with Dr. Vandana Shiva, philosopher and environmental activist In conversation with Dr. Vandana Shiva – philosopher and environmental activist. Dr. Shiva explains how the Yasuni Initiative in Ecuador provides a wake up call for all countries of the Amazon, encouraging them to embrace and safeguard its biodiversity.

In conversation with Ari Hutala, CDKN's Director of Policy and Programmes In conversation with Ari Huhtala, CDKN's Director of Policy and Programmes. In this film Ari shares his thoughts on the impacts climate change is having on populations in urban areas and where this may eventually lead.

Climate Vulnerability Forum side event Members of the Climate Vulnerable Forum share their thoughts on the role of the forum and the priorities of its members going forward.

CDKN side event - Mainstreaming climate change into urban planning The side event showcases some of the project CDKN is currently involved in, including presentations on the situation currently facing Cartagena, Colombia and why climate compatible development is so important to the city. An example from Brazil of what can happen when there is insufficient disaster risk reduction mechanisms in place and how Buenos Aires, Mexico City and São Paulo are working together to promote leadership and climate citizenship.