Transitioning to online learning - opportunities and challenges In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, higher level educational institutes around the world have had to rapidly adapt their methods and offer courses online. Lucia Scodanibbio of CDKN talked to Ingrid Gevers and Matilda Rizopulos from Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation (WCDI) about their experiences.

In Indian cities, women community leaders aid migrants during pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the vulnerabilities of India's informal sector workers who provide the backbone of its economy. Roshini Suparna Diwakar and Konica Udhani report.

Kathmandu, Nepal: Young people lead innovative initiatives during Covid-19 pandemic In Kathmandu, Nepal, youth-led enterprises are developing social and economic resilience to sustain their business activities during the pandemic. Krishna Bahadur Khadka and Rubina Adhikari report. This is the tenth of the 'Voices from the Frontline' stories by ICCCAD and CDKN.

Coping with Covid-19 by mobilising local capacities in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo In Goma, in North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a local research organisation conducted a rapid Knowledge Practices and Attitude survey in the early days of COVID-19 to gauge communities’ understanding of the global crisis. Habimana Jonas reports.

How Zimbabwean youth are leading the way in tackling Covid-19 In Hatcliffe extension, an informal settlement located in the northern part of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, a group of young people are leading the fight against the pandemic. Artwell Nyirenda reports.

Seven ways capacity-building efforts are helping the world recover better together #Recover_Better_Together is a collection of stories from climate actors that have strived to ensure safe and uninterrupted capacity-building efforts during the Covid-19 crisis, while devising new ways to contribute to a fair and green recovery.

Solomon Islands: How the Barana Community is preparing for Covid-19 Until now, the Solomon Islands have not had any COVID-19 cases; but an emergency lockdown declared by the Governor General has affected communities - such as the small village of Barana. John Walenenea Jr reports.

Voices from the frontline of the Covid-19 crisis The Covid-19 pandemic is causing more than health impacts. It is also causing social and economic impacts – across diverse communities in developing countries of Asia and the Pacific, Africa and Latin America. However, these dynamics are neither well reported nor well understood. A project by CDKN and ICCCAD aims to change all that.

Dhaka, Bangladesh: How one woman’s idea unleashed community spirit In Aftabnagar, a rapidly developing residential area in Dhaka, one woman started a food distribution initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic, which quickly transformed into a full-fledged community project working towards self sufficiency, food security and solidarity. Maheen Khan reports.

COVID-19 and climate change: Lessons from the East The rest of the world can learn from East Asian countries' effective responses to the COVID-19 pandemic - argues Simant Verma of ICLEI South Asia. It is also a moment to embrace COVID-19 recovery that is environmentally sustainable.

Rafiq Nagar, Mumbai: Residents confront Covid-19 on top of existing health threats In Rafiq Nagar, a low-income neighbourhood in Mumbai, India, COVID-19 is an addition to the existing public health issues that are already faced by its residents. Shamimbanu Salim Sheikh shares her neighbourhood’s predicament.

Fiji: Community voices highlight lessons and opportunities for resilience As COVID-19 intensified globally from February-May 2020, the government of Fiji enforced lockdown. Despite relatively few cases, communities such as the Nanuku settlements in Vatuwaqa, Suva felt the impact of the crisis. Jioje Fesaitu reports.