Policy Brief: Supporting climate action through gender-responsive budgeting in Nepal This policy brief discusses the major knowledge gaps in gender-responsive budgeting, and gives recommendations for strengthening the implementation of gender-responsive strategies to build a sustainable, climate-resilient society.

Training game on 'Climate and Society' explores gender and social inclusion How would you feel if you faced climate hazards - in someone else’s shoes? How would your gender, age, your physical and mental abilities, your health, affect how you could respond? This training game helps participants explore the issues.

Siaya, Kenya: Repositioning skills for food security amid the Covid-19 pandemic In a remote village, located in Siaya County, Kenya, a group of women have taken up vegetable farming as a means to fight against the Covid-19 induced food insecurity. Rosemary Atieno reports. This is the 38th story in the Voices from the Frontline series by ICCCAD and CDKN.

Climate change adaptation in East African farming: Testimonials from women champions The Eastern Africa Grain Council has been documenting the climate adaptation successes of leading women farmers and agricultural business owners in Kenya – as a way to galvanise learning among other women.

Addis Ababa: A community alliance faces up to Covid-19 In the peri-urban areas of Addis Ababa Ethiopia, community members are collectively saving money to deal with multiple hardships posed by the global pandemic. Ephrem Tesema reports. This is the 36th in the series of stories from Voices from the Frontline initiative by ICCCAD and CDKN.

This Women's Day, explore CDKN's colourful training materials on gender and social inclusion How would you feel if you faced climate hazards - in someone else’s shoes? How would your gender, age, your physical and mental abilities, your health, the way other people treat you affect how you could respond? How could you make the most of your potential?

Kurigram, Bangladesh: Rural women together tackling multiple crises In Kurigram district of Bangladesh, a women-headed, community-based organisation is training rural women and extending support to deal with Covid-19 and monsoon floods. Md Fahad Hossain reports. This is the 35th story from the Voices from the Frontline series by ICCCAD and CDKN.

Kabulasoke, Uganda: Harnessing opportunities for youth during the Covid-19 pandemic In Uganda, young people are acquiring skills and tapping into new opportunities to fight against the global pandemic collectively. Godliver Businge reports. This is the 34th story in the Voices from the Frontline series by ICCCAD and CDKN.

Policy Brief: Peri-urban ecosystems - The potential for a planned approach in India This brief examines the importance of peri-urban ecosystems and outlines possible policy responses in India to preserve and manage these areas to contribute to sustainable and climate resilient development.

Yogyakarta, Indonesia: Civil society groups forge solidarity for resilience In Yogyakarta, Indonesia, a non-profit organisation is building COVID-19 resilient neighbourhoods and assisting women's savings groups to fight actively against the global pandemic. Annisa Hadny reports.

Water security in Africa: New approaches needed for capacity building Prof Chris Gordon and Dr Jon Padgham suggest that radically new approaches to building the capacity of water professionals and university students are needed to achieve water security for Africa. Their blog celebrates Africa Water Week, 8-12 February 2021.

Johannesburg, South Africa: Waste reclaimers join hands to save the city In Johannesburg, South Africa, an informal organisation of waste reclaimers is extending knowledge and keeping the city clean during the time of the global pandemic. Their role in society makes a valued contribution to resilience - finds Shahrin Mannan.