The water, energy and food nexus in Amazonia and Indonesia: Managing resource trade-offs across sectors and scales Did you miss the CDKN and Global Canopy Programme webinar on the water-energy-food nexus? Catch the recording here and find out how the 'nexus' of natural resource trade-offs affects different interest groups and governance in Amazonia and Indonesia.

Extreme weather found to affect 60% of small businesses in Kigali, Rwanda There is little knowledge on how small businesses are coping with the impacts of climate change and extreme weather. adelphi and the Institute for Policy Analysis and Research have conducted a survey on how small businesses in Kigali, Rwanda are being affected by recurrent flooding in the region. This snapshot by Christian Kind and Dr. Aime Tsinda highlights the work so far.

Chair of Least Developed Countries calls for “durable and dynamic” climate accord Giza Gaspar Martins of Angola, Chair of the Least Developed Country (LDC) Group of Negotiators, has called for a “durable and dynamic” global climate deal at the much-anticipated UN talks in Paris, France this December. Speaking in London last month, he signalled that LDCs would be pressing for global ambition of the highest level – aimed at limiting global temperature rise to a 1.5 degree Celsius above pre-industrial times, to avoid “unbearable consequences” on the poorest. Mairi Dupar of CDKN reports from the event chaired by Sam Bickersteth, CDKN Chief Executive.

Creating knowledge together to face climate change Maria Jose Pacha, CDKN’s Knowledge and Networks Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean, reflects on how we all need to exchange experiences and learn from others to advance effective strategies to address climate change.

Bridging the Gap - INDCs fail to deliver sufficient ambition Kiran Sura, CDKN's Head of Negotiations Support, reports from a conference held in Morocco this month to take the measure of the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) that governments have submitted in advance of the Paris climate summit.

India’s INDCs – An opportunity for co-creation of green technologies Mihir Bhatt, CDKN’s Senior Country Advisor for India reflects on the country’s newly released INDCs and the opportunities they present for India.

Toward low-emission development - Visionary leaders win new annual climate and development prizes The Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Global Partnership announces the winners of its first annual awards: three inspiring leaders from Thailand, Colombia and the United States.

Increasing access to climate finance for small and medium businesses The capacity for micro, small and medium enterprises to realise their potential role in climate action is restricted by a lack of access to climate finance. Ellie Marsh and James Eustace of Dalberg discuss the response required.

Low Carbon Index Report finds decarbonisation of global economy is picking up Lit Ping Low of PwC introduces the latest Low Carbon Index report, which assesses some positive new trends in the way countries are separating economic growth from ‘carbon intensity’.

Nepal’s hydroelectricity sector - How to lessen its vulnerability to climate change Johan Grijsen, Senior Water Resources Specialist for the CDKN-supported project ‘Adaptation to Climate Change in the Hydroelectricity Sector in Nepal’ explores Nepal’s vulnerability to climate change with the help of “Climate Wizard”.

Mobilising Investment for Low-Emission Development in Asia’s Agriculture Sector The workshop will be held to discuss effective ways to mobilise investments in low-emission crop production and processing.

How can National Climate Change Funds mobilise resources more effectively? National Climate Change Funds have received mixed success in mobilising climate finance. Ellie Marsh and James Eustace of Dalberg discuss the CDKN-commissioned tool that looks at the sustainability of these funds and suggest key steps that will help in mobilising further resources.