Communicating climate change and adaptation options is at the root of effective action Dr Tyrone Hall shares his insight into the critical importance of 'framing' climate change adaptation communications so that they catalyse effective actions.

How has Future Climate for Africa improved the understanding of climate change in Africa? Since 2015, Future Climate for Africa has brought together over 200 researchers from 14 different countries to work on enhancing scientific knowledge and prediction of African climate change. A new micro-site details its impact.

Kampala, Uganda: Exploring alternative livelihood options to secure life In the informal neighborhoods within Kampala, Uganda, a group of men and women are tapping into alternative livelihoods to deal with the impacts of Covid-19. Sarah Nandudu reports. This is the 44th story in the Voices from the Frontline series by ICCCAD and CDKN.

FAO's online courses help countries to prepare for Enhanced Transparency Framework  The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) is offering a series of online courses that support countries to produce their greenhouse gas inventories under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF).

Uttar Pradesh, India: Community owned solutions strengthen rural resilience In the villages of Uttar Pradesh, India, a local NGO has set up community grain bank services and has mobilised farming families to grow their own vegetables and ensure food security during the Covid-19 crisis. Neelmani Gupta reports.

Korail, Bangladesh: The potential of urban agriculture as a survival tool for informal communities In Korail, one of the largest informal settlements in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a group of gardeners expanded their gardening practice during and after the coronavirus-related lockdown. Dipak Bhowmick and Nusrat Bijoya report. This is the 42nd story in the Voices from the Frontline series by ICCCAD and CDKN.

30 April deadline fast approaching for UN Global Climate Action Awards - apply now! The UN Global Climate Action Awards shine a light on the most innovative, scalable and replicable examples of what people around the world are doing to tackle climate change. Apply today if you're involved in financing climate-friendly investment, leading climate action or supporting the transition to climate neutrality. Applications close 30 April 2021.

Peer exchange highlights innovative approaches to mainstreaming climate knowledge   The University of Namibia, University of Ghana, and the Indian NGO Gorakhpur Environmental Action Group (GEAG) share their experiences of mainstreaming climate knowledge into policy processes and development practice.

El Alto Fucha, Colombia: Community gardens for food security during pandemic In El Alto Fucha, an informal settlement in Bogota, Colombia, a community-based organisation is assisting communities to start agro-ecological gardens to ensure food security during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the 41st story in the Voices from the Frontline series by ICCCAD and CDKN.

CDKN film series - African experts urge 'accelerated action' on adaptation CDKN is delighted to present six new video interviews with African adaptation experts, as part of a short film series ‘Adaptation Voices’.

Mbarara, Uganda: Informal community uses collective savings to deal with Covid-19 The slum dwellers in Mbarara city, Uganda are using collective savings to deal with the global pandemic and invest in new businesses. Sarah Nandudu reports. This is the 40th story from the Voices from the Frontline series by ICCCAD and CDKN.

Building capacity, connection and mutual trust for community-based forest monitoring in Colombia In a new report, WWF and its partners describe how they built greater connection, communication and technical capacity between community-based forest monitoring initiatives and national stakeholders in Colombia.