Going smart in Nepalese farming Generating knowledge that can be integrated in ‘climate-smart’ policy and practice could be one of the keys to Nepal’s future development. Miren Gutierrez of CDKN reports.

New approaches needed to tackle water, sanitation and hygiene As the population of a country grows, so too do the complications around safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Climate change will cause greater rainfall variability in many parts of Africa, compounding these problems. Adam Harvey, director of Whave Solutions, looks at work being piloted in Uganda to ensure safe and secure water.

Geraldine paints her vision of Cartagena in 2040 - in a changing climate Claudia Martinez, CDKN's Country Engagement Leader for Colombia, speaks with 15-year-old Cartagena resident Geraldine Padilla about her vision of the city in 25 years’ time. Geraldine was part of a city-wide painting contest to celebrate Plan4C, the climate change adaptation plan supported by CDKN.

Food security and adaptation impacts of potential climate smart agricultural practices in Zambia Food security and adaptation impacts of potential climate smart agricultural practices in Zambia

Better use of long-term climate information could reduce risks for African investments African governments and businesses are putting their investments at risk from the long-term impacts of climate change because they are failing to take climate information into account, says a new report from the Overseas Development Institute and SouthSouthNorth for the Future Climate For Africa (FCFA) programme and Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), launched today.

9th Community-based adaptation conference seeks to enhance effective adaptation The 9th annual community based adaptation conference to be held in Nairobi, Kenya seeks to highlight ways in which vulnerable communities can became more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Inside Story : Understanding the risk of flooding in the city: The case of Barangay Potrero, Metro Manila Partners for Resilience, who have been working with communities to increase resilience to frequent flooding in Malabon City in Metro Manila, share lessons from their experience in this CDKN 'Inside Story on Climate Compatible Development' . They highlight the particular importance of transboundary issues in managing natural resources in a changing climate.

Urban agriculture and forestry show promise for climate compatible development Marielle Dubbeling of the RUAF Foundation highlights how urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry could contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as development. Read her insights from Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rosario, Argentina.

Outlook news: Peru Special Edition The latest edition of CDKN’s Climate and Development Outlook shines the spotlight on Peru, which holds the Presidency of the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP), and where CDKN has an established programme to support climate compatible development.

The status of agricultural water use, access, and productivity in the Limpopo Basin — opportunities for poverty alleviation The status of agricultural water use, access, and productivity in the Limpopo Basin — opportunities for poverty alleviation

Adapting to flood and fire in Quito, Ecuador Quito faces great challenges in adapting to climate change. How is the highest capital city in the world faring? After about five years of implementation, the Quito Strategy for Climate Change is starting to pay some dividends, reports Miren Gutierrez of CDKN.

Costing of climate impacts helps Uganda prepare for climate finance Undertaking an economic impact of climate change on key sectors is Uganda's first step in making the case for more climate-resilient investments - domestically and internationally. Mairi Dupar, CDKN's Global Public Affairs Coordinator, reports on progress to date.