Ethiopian ministries pledge greater gender focus in climate action Robi Redda of CDKN describes how Ethiopian government ministries are aiming for two cross cutting development issues: climate change and gender, to be well integrated across the country's policies and programmes.

Apply for a United Nations Climate Change Award The UNFCCC is now taking applications for its Momentum for Change Awards, 2020. Submit your entry under one of the categories: Women for Results, for Climate Friendly Investment or Climate Neutral Now - before the 30 April deadline.

What's in the IPCC Special Report on Ocean and Cryosphere for Latin America? New CDKN guide From the high Andes to the low lying coasts, the frozen lands and coastal-marine environments of Latin America are affected by changes in the climate. These changes are detailed in the IPCC's recent Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a changing climate and now explained in straightforward text and pictures by CDKN for Latin American audiences.

What's in the IPCC Special Report on Ocean and Cryosphere for Africa? New CDKN guide Changes in oceans and coastal environments brought about by climate change - including more extreme events - and changes in high, frozen mountain regions have implications for African societies. This 'explainer' guide by CDKN, to the IPCC's Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate, illuminates key issues for African readers.

Benefits of a circular economy - A view from Nepal The circular economy is an alternative to the linear economic model which ends in product disposal. This is why it is gaining much attention globally and is widely popular among businesses – report Kaustuv Raj Neupane and Rachana Upadhyaya

New CDKN guide on IPCC's Special Report on Climate Change and Land for Latin American decision-makers CDKN unpacks the IPCC's Special Report on Climate Change and Land with this new edition: 'What's in it for Latin America?'

New CDKN guide unpacks IPCC's Special Report on Climate Change and Land for South Asian decision-makers CDKN has launched a new publication which unpacks the IPCC's Special Report on Climate Change and Land for decision-makers in South Asia - with all the headline findings they need to know about the interaction of climate change and land and the impact on societies and ecosystems.

Towards sustainable waste management: Experience from Udaipur, India Poor solid waste management can drive up greenhouse gas emissions such as methane; while poor waste disposal practices can clog waterways, which worsens flooding during periods of intense rain. ICLEI is helping Indian municipalities to manage waste better. – together with creating cleaner, healthier, more liveable cities. Ritu Thakur reports.

CDKN project unlocks solar power investment in Bangladesh A CDKN project is breaking down barriers, improving information and making it easier for investors to back solar power in Bangladesh.

Nature-based solutions to climate change are on the rise Following the recent release of the IPCC's Special Report on Climate Change and Land, Sumetee Gajjar says the report reflects the increasing popularity and proven results of nature-based solutions to climate change - especially in cities.

Costa Rica takes the long view on climate action – and bold steps now Costa Rica’s road to decarbonisation is paved with political vision and painstaking planning – according to Andrea Meza, the country’s Director of Climate Change.