Why insurance is key for geothermal expansion in Kenya
Nearly 77% of Kenyans still lack access to modern energy services. A possible solution is geothermal power, but there are financial barriers in the way. CDKN Africa learns more from the insurance world.
Who is paying for climate change in Nepal?
In an article for the Guardian’s Global Development Professionals Network, CDKN’s Elizabeth Gogoi outlines the economic cost of climate change in Nepal.
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27th June 2014
The Green Climate Fund - ready for take off
The Green Climate Fund now has the basic systems and procedures in place for donors to start pledging money. It’s like an aircraft ready for take-off, but where will it land? asks Anouk Franck of Both ENDS.
This project aims to generate policy analysis and inputs to strengthen the climate change agenda and policies in Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Mexico City and to contribute to the emerging process of cooperation on sustainability issues between these three main cities of Latin America.
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23rd June 2014
Private sector action in adaptation
Ari Huhtala, CDKN's Deputy CEO for Policy and Programme, reflects on government strategies to attract private investors to climate adaptation, as highlighted in several recent expert debates.
This project aims to discuss common obstacles faced by African NIEs, as well as the opportunities, strategies and insights for effective utilization of funds disbursed from the Adaptation Fund and other direct access modalities.
Reciprocal watershed agreements
Jorge Villanueva reports on Bolivia's Reciprocal Watershed Agreements, a CDKN-supported scheme that is yielding many benefits for the climate, as well as for local livelihoods and the environment.
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28th April 2014
Finance for local level adaptation
Sam Bickersteth, CDKN's Chief Executive, spoke at the opening plenary of the eighth Community-Based Adaptation conference (CBA8) in Kathmandu, Nepal on 27 April. Here are his opening remarks.
