CKDN debate highlights the need for a new economic narrative A debate held by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and Overseas Development Institute (ODI) last week highlighted that compelling economic narratives are needed to drive action on climate compatible development – and that policies must be carefully designed to assist the poorest in society.

Bridging the gaps between climate risk research, community resilience, and policy formulation Innovative learning and sharing practices are linking researchers, communities and policy makers, helping coastal Ghanaians become climate resilient.

Priority CCD actions for Pakistan As part of a CDKN project, a team from IISD are working with the Government of Pakistan to identify priority actions that will achieve the National Climate Change Policy

The ‘what, who and how’ of a community of practice on CBA A new briefing note from IIED looks at whether and how the conference series on community-based adaptation (CBA) have created a 'community of practice'

Overcoming Institutional Instability in Cartagena de Indias There are elements in Cartagena that indicate that climate change, its challenges, and its opportunities are not at the mercy of the power of a new mayor.

Governments present the building blocks to mainstreaming CBA CDKN supports a group of Government officials to set the stage for day one of the International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA)

Join the experts on community-based adaptation live online The seventh International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) kicks off in Bangladesh on Monday 22nd April. Join CDKN and partners as a ‘Virtual Internet Participants’ (VIP)

Infrastructure and climate change: impacts and adaptations for the Zambezi River Valley Infrastructure and climate change: impacts and adaptations for the Zambezi River Valley

Climate change and transport sector in Colombia (I) Climate change will affect transportation primarily through increases in several types of weather and climate extremes such as very hot days; intense precipitation events; intense hurricanes; drought; and rising sea levels, coupled with storm surges and land subsidence.

Climate compatible development in Colombia - Interview with Claudia Martínez Ex vice minister of environment and Country Engagement Leader of CDKN in Colombia, was recently interviewed by El Tiempo newspaper. She explains the importance of climate change adaptation and its relation with climate compatible development