Disasters and violence against women and girls ODI and CARE have released new research that reviews how gender discrimination may get worse after disasters, writes Virginie le Masson.

The New Urban Agenda: What's in it for developing cities? The New Urban Agenda sets out priorities for achieving more sustainable cities and was adopted by governments at Habitat 3 in Quito. CDKN’s Mairi Dupar scrutinises the 24-page Agenda, assesses its relevance for climate action in cities and gives it only partial marks. Contributions by Ari Huhtala and Maria Jose Pacha, CDKN.

REPORT: 10 things to know: Gender equality and achieving climate goals Here are 10 findings to prove that gender-sensitive approaches lead to better climate and development outcomes – and how they do it.

Report : Gender approaches in climate compatible development: Lessons from Kenya This report explores the advantages and challenges of integrating gender dimensions into climate compatible development strategies in Kenya.

REPORT: Gender approaches in climate compatible development: Lessons from India This report explores the advantages and challenges of integrating gender dimensions into climate compatible development strategies in India.

Policy Brief : How do gender approaches improve climate compatible development? Lessons from Peru This brief provides evidence on the advantages and challenges of integrating a gender dimension into climate compatible development strategies in urban settings, with a focus on Peru.

Policy Brief : How do gender approaches contribute to climate compatible development? Lessons from Kenya This brief provides evidence on the advantages and challenges of integrating a gender dimension into climate compatible development strategies in urban settings, with a focus on Kenya.

POLICY BRIEF: How do gender approaches improve climate compatible development? Lessons from India This brief provides evidence on the advantages and challenges of integrating a gender dimension into climate compatible development strategies in urban settings, with a focus on India.

Leading roles for women: Secret to effective climate action after Paris summit CDKN launches its new report today on the role for gender equality in achieving climate goals - based on original research by Practical Action Consulting, with IDS and ODI, in India, Kenya and Peru.

Severe heat wave grips India: Authorities can draw on insights from Ahmedabad experience CDKN's Mihir Bhatt reports from Ahmedabad, in India's current heat wave zone - and reflects on how learning from CDKN's innovative partnership project in Ahmedabad could help save lives all over again.

More equality and justice in climate action Why does gender equality matter in climate related programming? This event, hosted by Sam Bickersteth and Caroline Harper will gather experts from the social development, climate change and disaster risk reduction communities.

"You cannot turn back from Paris" - Sam Bickersteth Sam Bickersteth, Chief Executive of CDKN, has led this global alliance of southern and northern organisations delivering innovative solutions for climate compatible development since 2011. Here, he talks about the Paris agreement and its implications for developing countries: where do we go from here?