CDKN at CoP17 - Official side event on countries collaborating for climate compatible development How can countries scale up responses to climate change, by deepening collaboration among governments, private sector actors and NGOs, and among countries? Videos of discussions from the official CDKN-MAPS side event at CoP17.

Making climate compatible development happen From COP17 in Durban, Sam Bickersteth, CDKN Chief Executive, reflects on how action by governments from the 'top down' and action by diverse stakeholders from the 'bottom up' are driving climate compatible development.

Whither the Kyoto Protocol? Guest blogger Hans Verolme reflects on the outcomes of CoP17.

New low-carbon coalitions lead action on climate change in the absence of global deal Forward-thinking countries that are seizing opportunities presented by climate funds, including finance for knowledge exchange, and a greener global economy are leading action on climate change, in the absence of a strong global deal.

CDKN live at CoP-17! Read CDKN's live feed reporting from CoP-17 in Durban. We will be posting updates, videos and pictures with news and views from the negotiations as they happen.

New low-carbon coalitions lead action on climate change in the absence of global deal A number of developing countries, such as Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Peru and a regional alliance of fifteen Caribbean countries, announced or showcased economy-wide transformations and ambitious plans for climate compatible development, at CoP17 in Durban this year.

Climate compatible development - a legal view Many discussions in the side events at CoP17 are looking at how existing national laws and policies – many of which do not address climate directly – can help promote climate compatible development.

CDKN at COP17 - Experiences from Rwanda's Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy Watch experiences from COP17 on the development of Rwanda's Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy. This ambitious Strategy focuses on socio-economic development, instead of purely adaptation and mitigation, and aims to ensure the future prosperity of every Rwandan citizen.

Climate change action is happening on the ground As CoP-17 draws to a close, Neil Bird looks at the myriad actions against climate change already taking place in the poorest countries. These actions will continue apace whatever the outcome of the negotiations.

CDKN and MAPS CoP17 side event, 8 December 2011 Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and Mitigation Action Plans Scenarios (MAPS) invite you to an interactive event that will showcase real and concrete examples of collaboration in practice – between governments, donors, private sector and NGOs – and highlight the latest research on the topic.

Living the Durban durbar CDKN Executive Chair Simon Maxwell reports from Durban on the sense of urgency building around the CoP-17 talks as they draw to a close, and the outlook for climate compatible development in the longer term.

New film released – Rwanda Today at CoP17 in Durban, CDKN and the Environmental Education Media Project (EEMP) together launch the film ‘Rwanda: Emerging in a Changing Climate’ which documents Rwanda’s efforts to plan and manage for climate change.