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25th October 2012
An introduction to CDKN: the presentation The Climate and Development Knowledge Network supports decision-makers in designing and delivering climate compatible development. This short film introduces the climate related challenges faced by Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and shows how CDKN works to help developing countries achieve integrated approaches to adaptation, mitigation and development.
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Project : International Air Passenger Adaptation Levy (IAPAL) research and development

The International Air Passenger Adaptation Levy (IAPAL) is a proposal to introduce a levy on international air passenger travel.

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12th October 2012
SREX: Lessons for the water sector This thematic brief summarises the key findings of the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) relevant to water resources and water management. It includes an assessment of the science and the implications for society and sustainable development.
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12th October 2012
SREX: Lessons for the health sector This thematic brief summarises the key findings of the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) relevant to health. It includes an assessment of the science and the implications for society and sustainable development.
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12th October 2012
SREX: Lessons for the agricultural sector This thematic brief summarises the key findings of the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) relevant to the agricultural sector. It includes an assessment of the science and the implications for society and sustainable development.
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12th October 2012
SREX: Lessons for ecosystems This thematic brief summarises the key findings of the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) relevant to ecosystems. It includes an assessment of the science and the implications for society and sustainable development.
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Completed
Project : Climate change and health in Mozambique

Mozambique is exposed to a number of climate hazards including droughts, floods and cyclones. To date, analysis of the climate change impacts on health, however, has not elaborated the nature and distribution of these impacts, prompting the Government of Mozambique to approach CDKN to undertake an empirical analysis of the linkages between climate change and health.

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2nd October 2012
Developing a climate-smart agriculture strategy at the country level: lessons from recent experience Developing a climate-smart agriculture strategy at the country level: lessons from recent experience
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26th September 2012
INSIDE STORY: Direct access to the Adaptation Fund: Lessons from accrediting NIEs in Jamaica and Senegal Jamaica and Senegal were among the first countries to accredit National Implementing Entities (NIEs) to give them direct access to the international Adaptation Fund. This case study assesses their experience and lessons for others.
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25th September 2012
A risky climate for southern African hydro: assessing hydrological risks and consequences for Zambezi river basin dams A risky climate for southern African hydro: assessing hydrological risks and consequences for Zambezi river basin dams
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20th September 2012
INSIDE STORY: Harnessing market mechanisms to promote sustainable development - Lessons from China From an initial slow start, China grew to dominate the market for carbon credits from the Clean Development Mechanism. This CDKN 'Inside Story' explores China's lessons from the experience, and how China is likely to apply these lessons to a future domestic scheme.
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Project : Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in Koshi River Basin, Nepal

The objective of this research is to assess the impacts of climate change on current and future development in the Koshi River Basin, due to increased variation of extreme climate and hydrological events, and to propose adaptation measures and policy innovations for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptations.