SARUA publishes results of its regional climate change mapping study A new knowledge framework by the Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) highlights opportunities for universities to work together for the benefit of climate compatible development in the region. Read more about the mapping studies in each Southern African country.

What can the SDGs do for climate change? And vice versa… How should climate change be addressed in the post-2015 development framework? Dessima Williams, Member of the Leaders Council, Mary Robinson Foundation for Climate Justice (MRFCJ) and former Ambassador of Grenada to the United Nations reports on recent discussions among political leaders on this hot topic.

Zambia, a country on the move Blaise Dobson reflects on games played and lessons learnt from a recent workshop in Zambia as part of the Future Climate for Africa scoping phase.

Inside story : Integrating urban agriculture and forestry into climate change action plans: Lessons from Sri Lanka This CDKN Inside Story illustrates how Sri Lanka's Western Province is promoting urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry as a strategy to reduce vulnerability to climate change, while enhancing urban liveability and livelihoods.

INSIDE STORY: Catalysing sustainable tourism: The case of Chiang Mai, Thailand This new CDKN case study, Catalysing sustainable tourism: The case of Chiang Mai, Thailand, looks at how the non-motorised transport (NMT) system was developed, what characteristics of the planning process influenced its outcome, and what lessons the City of Chiang Mai has learned about climate compatible development planning as a result.

Making the business case for addressing climate change in Kenya KEPSA is talking to businesses in Kenya on how tackling climate change can improve their bottom-line. While climate-friendly innovation is driven by cost considerations, effectively communicating this message will require an understanding of the difference between big corporates and sectoral associations.

The Africa LEDS Partnership Caroline Spencer reflects on the recent meeting of the Africa LEDS Partnership and why membership is a ‘must have’ for low emissions development champions across the Africa region

Giving Kenya’s flower sector the competitive edge The Carbon Reduction, Resources and Opportunities Toolkit is making waves in Kenya's flower sector, achieving international acclaim and private sector demand.

Mitigation actions by any other name Is climate-talk estranging the development community and directing climate-related research away from the human element that is central to any solution? Stefan Raubenheimer reflects on discussions from the DevMit Forum.

IPCC adaptation report points the way to climate resilient development pathways Coordinating Lead Author of the recently released IPCC's AR5 Working Group II report, Aromar Revi reflects on what we can learn from the process and findings

IPCC's verdict means 'no time to lose' This week’s report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) tells us how the world is performing on climate mitigation – and what needs to happen next. Sam Bickersteth, Chief Executive, and Mairi Dupar, Global Public Affairs Officer, reflect on the IPCC’s messages and how they reinforce what CDKN has learned about climate compatible development.