Global Environmental Change Research and Learning Forum (14-16 November 2012) Accra, Ghana The System for Analysis, Research and Training (START) Africa long-term research call will be convening a Research and Learning Forum on global environmental change (GEC) research in Accra, Ghana, from 14-16 November 2012. In 2011-2012, START commissioned and managed research awards on the theme of climate change, agriculture and food security in Africa with an emphasis on the sustainability of ecosystem services.

New guidance on climate extremes for water, agriculture, health and environmental professionals CDKN has launched a four-part series 'Managing Climate Extremes and Disasters: Lessons from the IPCC SREX' written for professionals in the water, agriculture, health and ecosystem conservation sectors.

Assessing the impacts of disasters on children On the International Day for Disaster Reduction - Mudasser Siddiqui, South Asia DRM Specialist from Plan International explains the unique vulnerabilities of young people when impacted by climate-related disasters.

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.

Holistic approach vital for managing issues of food, wealth and the environment Exploring the growing need for policy makers to be balance trade-offs among food security, poverty, climate change and sustainable development within Vietnam.

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

A new perspective on adaptation prioritisation and costing in the Mekong region Caitlin Peterson, Martin Ross, and Caitlin Corner-Dolloff from the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) discuss how a CDKN research project in the Greater Mekong sub-region is finding new ways to connect local priorities, to Government plans and resources.

David v Goliath? - How Colombia tackles climate change One of the fundamental advances in Colombia’s mitigation and adaptation efforts is the identification of the social and economic dimensions of climate change

INSIDE STORY: Ecuador's Socio Bosque Programme Ecuador’s Socio Bosque Programme has made strides in conserving forest and delivering vital economic benefits to communities and households, via its system of private conservation agreements. What can this teach us about climate compatible development?

Demystifying climate-smart agriculture - A private sector perspective What does climate-smart agriculture really mean? This blog argues that investment and expanding business in agriculture, when tied in a sustainable value chain, is always climate-smart.

How Nepal's mountain dwellers are adapting to climate change Nepali journalist Saroj Dhakal interviews British Council Climate Champion, Saurav Dhakal on his experience of completing the Great Himalayan Trail and what he thinks is needed to promote climate compatible development in the region.