Key messages from the Global NDC Conference 2017 More than 250 participants from 80 countries shared their perspectives and experiences in the fields of integrated governance; financing, and transparency for delivering climate goals at the Global NDC Conference 2017 from 2-6 May in Berlin, Germany. These key messages summarise three days of lively discussion and debate.

What makes a LEDS leader? Reflections from the Global NDC Conference 2017 Mairi Dupar reports from the Global NDC Conference 2017 in Berlin, 2-6 May. and reflects on the some of the human qualities shared by the 'climate champions' who are now delivering Nationally Determined Contributions in their countries.

Advancing the Paris Agreement from local to national level - UNFCCC official side event CDKN and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability look forward to discussing the delivery of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with you from 3:00 - 4:30pm local time today at the UNFCCC meetings in Bonn.

Planning for NDC implementation - Quick start guide and reference manual CDKN and Ricardo Energy and Environment have developed a quick start guide and reference manual to support Less Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States plan for implementing their national climate commitments - the NDCs - in English and French.

NDC implementation in Kenya CDKN is supporting the Government of Kenya to help accelerate progress on planning for NDC implementation, making use of the Quick-Start Guide. ClimateCare’s Tom Owino, who is leading the project team in delivering this work, explains the process.

Webinar: Planning for NDC implementation – A Quick Start Guide This webinar showcases a practical tool which supports developing countries with planning for the implementation of National Determined Contributions (NDCs).

North-South divide in science may hinder action on climate change The development and implementation of global climate change agreements and nationally-appropriate actions is threatened by global inequality in science relevant to climate change policy and practice.

Mitigation, adaptation and finance in Asian countries - Join our webinar series This three-part webinar series from the CDKN Asia team will present analysis of 18 INDCs from South Asia and South-East Asia in terms of mitigation targets; climate finance; adaptation and social inclusion, particularly gender. Key messages and findings from the analysis reflect trends, strategies, and priorities for addressing climate change.

Webinar: Planning for NDC Implementation - A Quick Start Guide CDKN and Ricardo Energy & Environment warmly invite you to a webinar-based presentation and interactive virtual discussion on implementing NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions). Register today for this 9th February event.

CDKN at COP22, Marrakech CDKN spent two weeks at COP22 talking about how to progress national climate plans – the National