Join CDKN at Adaptation Futures 2016 Join CDKN at the Adaptation Futures 2016 conference in Rotterdam, Netherlands, 10-13 May. We'll be presenting climate resilient solutions and sharing materials, and look forward to talking with you.

Natural hazard risks for infrastructure in El Salvador Join us for a webinar on Wednesday 20 April, 2016 at 10:00 AM COT (Colombia time) to learn about a CDKN initiative with the government of El Salvador to identify and tackle the climate-related risks to the country's infrastructure.

Forthcoming research call on resilient cities in Latin America CDKN, IDRC and FFLA are pleased to announce that we will launch a research call, the "Resilient Cities Initiative on Climate Change in Latin America” in May 2016.

After Paris: A shift in Colombia’s climate change conversation   Colombia is possibly one of the most vocal, expert and committed governments internationally, in the fight against climate change. Has anything changed after the Paris Agreement last year? What does the future look like? Claudia Martinez, CDKN's senior strategic advisor for Colombia, talks with Miren Gutierrez about the outcome of the Paris Agreement in her country.

Climate vulnerability assessment: CDKN's experience in Uttarakhand Climate vulnerability assessments should be the cornerstone of adaptation action and can play a key role in India's State Action Plans on Climate Change, says CDKN Programme Manager Aditi Paul. Here, she reports how CDKN is supporting the Uttarakhand State Government to do a vulnerability assessment - that can generate action to save lives and livelihoods.

Is green economy achievable through championing green growth? A local government experience from Zambia Is green economy achievable through championing green growth? A local government experience from Zambia

After Paris: Perspective from Ram Chandra Khanal, Nepal “How are the most affected people going to benefit from this deal?” asks Ram Chandra Khanal, CDKN’s Nepal Strategy Advisor, of the Paris climate deal. Here, Miren Gutierrez interviews Mr Khanal on the implications of COP21.

Fresh approach ensures safe water supply in Uganda's changing climate This week CDKN launches a new film, which describes how a fresh approach to water service delivery will ensure safe water in Uganda's changing climate.

Lessons from supporting Bangladesh’s INDC James Harries of Ricardo of Energy & Environment shares what he learned as part of a CDKN project to assist the Government of Bangladesh develop its national climate proposal for the United Nations: its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC).

New book: Citizen participation in climate compatible development planning Citizens have knowledge and access to resources that enable them to develop a sustainable vision for their community. This is one of the findings from a CDKN-funded project in Maputo, Mozambique. Vanesa Castán Broto, one of the project leads, talks about the newly published practitioners’ handbook that looks at ways to engage with communities for climate compatible development.

Climate smart agriculture Jules Siedenburg takes a critical look at 'climate smart agriculture' approaches, highlighting the prospects and challenges in achieving the ‘triple wins’ for climate adaptation, mitigation and development. He introduces the guide to online knowledge resources on climate smart agriculture, which he has created with CDKN support.