Kenya’s perfect storm of Covid-19, floods and locusts swarms The East African region is currently facing multiple threats of locust swarms, flooding and Covid-19 that are affecting the livelihoods and food security of millions of people. CDKN spoke to James Kuria of the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) to find out more.

Lockdown, slum style : An interview with Sheela Patel of Slum Dwellers International Sheela Patel of Slum Dwellers International answers key questions surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on informal settlements and gives us a closer look at the reality of the slums in India. This is the first in a series of 'Stories from the frontline' from ICCCAD and CDKN.

New case studies from South Asia showcase best practice from the region This week, CDKN is launching a new case study series on best practice examples of climate compatible development in South Asia. The series explores themes related to finance, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy and the empowerment of women.

Case study: Women-led forums enhance livelihoods and reduce risks to climate hazards This case study highlights the role of women-led forums in enhancing livelihoods and raising womens’ voices in local planning and decision-making.

Case study: Innovative rainwater harvesting empowers women in Gujarat, India This case study showcases how an innovative rainwater harvesting technology has empowered women and strengthened climate resilience in Gujarat.

Case study: Groundbreaking climate-smart agricultural model empowers rural women in Maharashtra This case study showcases the success of a women-led climate-smart agricultural model in enhancing women’s livelihoods, incomes and food security.

What Latin America needs to know about the latest IPCC findings In late April 2020, lead authors from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change gathered virtually to discuss the mitigation of climate change. They held an open event on 30 April, to reach out to the public and discuss their findings. Access the recordings here.

Five takeaways from Covid-19 for addressing the climate change crisis Keshav Jha of CDKN Asia considers how societies’ responses to the coronavirus crisis can orientate them to more effective climate action in the long run.

Shimla, India’s water crisis: From source to sewer The residents of the northern Indian resort town of Shimla are suffering from water shortages and pollution. Now climate change is compounding these woes, reports the Gorakhpur Environmental Action Group (GEAG).

Guide: The IPCC’s Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate: What’s in it for Latin America? (Spanish) CDKN has launched a new guide which unpacks the Special Report for Spanish speaking decision-makers in Latin America: 'The IPCC’s Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate: What’s in it for Latin America?'

Using resilience concepts in disaster response Bedoshruti Sadhukhan looks at how responses to the coronavirus pandemic in Indian cities are helped or hindered by cities' underlying resilience - and what we can learn about bracing for future crises.

Assessing climate finance opportunities in the wake of the pandemic Ritu Thakur of CDKN Asia considers how climate finance is flowing and could flow to create more resilient ways of life.