Climate models - What they show us and how they can be used in planning Climate modelling is a key tool in tackling the effects of climate change. A new guide from the Future Climate for Africa programme explains how countries can use climate models appropriately - and how to avoid some common pitfalls in interpretation.

Brazil deforestation - Politics, crime and logging endanger Amazonia In a wide-ranging report, CDKN's Miren Gutierrez says there is no time for complacency about the condition and threats to the Brazilian Amazon.

New policy approach - Climate relevant innovation system builders Dr David Ockwell and Dr Rob Byrne report on CDKN-supported research that could help Nationally Determined Contributions deliver long-term benefits in low-income countries.

CDKN at COP22, Marrakech CDKN spent two weeks at COP22 talking about how to progress national climate plans – the National

Raising risk awareness - Collaborating to understand extreme weather How can a group of scientists, vulnerability experts and knowledge brokers work together to help improve decision-making around extreme weather events? Some 40 such participants gathered to find out. Toby Morris reports on the Raising Risk Awareness expert roundtable in Nairobi.

No excuses on clean energy There can be no more excuses for clean energy solutions designed solely to reduce emissions. It is time to talk, highlight and realise other socio-economic benefits, such as green employment and health - say Aditi Paul and Mihir Bhatt of CDKN India.

Fresh ideas for cities to finance climate projects Fareeha Irfan Ovais, CDKN Asia's team leader for climate finance reviews some fresh ideas for how cities can finance their climate projects.

How gender-inclusive approaches can improve the ‘bankability’ of climate projects Sole Ahmed, Tesfaye Hailu and Alberto Paniagua discuss how gender-inclusive approaches have made their successful climate projects more 'bankable' - likely to attract investment.

What does it mean for a climate project to be gender sensitive? Sohel Ahmed, Tesfaye Hailu and Alberto Paniagua are among the experts who discuss how a gender-inclusive climate project could look in practice - based on their project development experience.

Building capacity for innovation, collaboration and change in higher education Leigh Cobban and Leslie Ashburner of the University of Cape Town review the process of developing a Masters curriculum in climate change - and the opportunities for regional collaboration on education in southern Africa.

New projects push the boundaries of climate information Climate scientists are making major advances in their understanding of Africa’s climate. Now they are trying to figure out how to present the information in ways that can help farmers, engineers, investors and other members of society make better use of it – reports CDKN’s Mairi Dupar.

Pakistan business face big opportunities in low carbon, resilient economy Investing in low carbon and climate resilient development is the need of the hour and Pakistan businesses have massive opportunities to tap, says Fareeha Ovais, CDKN Asia's climate finance lead.