Decision-makers need local case studies, simple language, and interaction in training materials Karen Sutherland gives an update on the African Ministers' Council on Water's Capacity Building Programme.

How to increase investment in renewable energy in developing countries Jean-Pierre Roux (SouthSouthNorth) discusses scaling up private investment in renewable energy in developing countries.

Determinants of choice of crop variety as climate change adaptation option in arid regions of Zimbabwe Determinants of choice of crop variety as climate change adaptation option in arid regions of Zimbabwe

The Dominican Republic presents the Quisqueya Platform at the Cartagena Dialogue in Santo Domingo Jose Garibaldi, Director of Energeia reports on a new initiative to support integrated adaptation and mitigation efforts by developing countries, launched last week in the Dominican Republic

How far has climate change been mainstreamed in development policy in Nepal? Prof. Govinda Nepal from IDS-Nepal reflects on the progress of the Government of Nepal on adopting climate compatible development.

“CCORAL” project will benefit managers in the water sector of the Caribbean If this project is successful, it will lead to improved climate risk management in water sector planning and management activities, which in turn will lead to improved levels of service for water users in the Caribbean.

The thin line between climate change and security As an economic driver for development, the Amazon region provides annually $10s of billions into the financial markets of South American nations. There is a growing global demand for its resources.

Lessons from the private sector for building resilience A new report distils lessons learned from 100 initiatives where public- and private-sector organisations have joined forces to strengthen resilience against climate disasters, and presents exemplary case studies to show how others can follow suit. By Christina Becker-Birck of Meister Consultants

Establishing Low Carbon Growth in Ethiopia Rob Bailey of Chatham House reports on how Ethiopia is partnering with China and the EU to develop Low Carbon Zones designed to spur low carbon investment and establish hubs for innovation and technology transfer.

Priority adaptation actions identified in Pakistan As part of the support to the Government of Pakistan to develop a CCD work programme, a new report outlines priority actions on adapting to the impacts of climate change.