Climate Investment Funds (CIF) entering a new phase CDKN's Director of Policy and Programmes, Ari Huhtala, reports back from the latest global discussions about the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and reflects on the past, present and future of the CIF.

Inside Story : Going after adaptation co-benefits: A REDD+ programme in Fiji Fiji has an advanced REDD+ policy and planning process. It shows that REDD+ financing can support broader forms of climate compatible development, beyond climate mitigation.

Register now for workshop on UNFCCC negotiations (20-22 Nov 2012, Doha) The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is inviting representatives from United Nations Member States to participate in a workshop on Negotiating effectively under the UNFCCC, to take place in Doha from the 20 to 22 November 2012.

How to catalyse a race to the top How can champions across government and industry support a ‘race to the top’ in climate-friendly investments? Sam Bickersteth and Mairi Dupar of CDKN report from the Chatham House Climate Conference 2012.

INSIDE STORY: Direct access to the Adaptation Fund: Lessons from accrediting NIEs in Jamaica and Senegal Jamaica and Senegal were among the first countries to accredit National Implementing Entities (NIEs) to give them direct access to the international Adaptation Fund. This case study assesses their experience and lessons for others.

Recognising the human element in extreme climate events Steven Price reports from the IPCC SREX meeting in Brazil on why we need to change our mindset about how best to manage “natural” disasters

Rwanda, Emerging in a Changing Climate The film co-produced by CDKN and the Environmental Education Media Project (EEMP) documents the steps Rwanda has taken to simultaneously develop its economy and address the challenges of climate change.

CDKN Innovation Fund (round 2 - Africa focus) now closed The CDKN Innovation Fund is opening 2nd round application window, supporting innovative thinking and action in designing and developing projects on climate compatible development in the Africa region.

Inside Story : Mainstreaming climate resilience into government - the Philippines Climate Change Act The Inside Story from CDKN describes how the Philippines is seeking to build climate resilience at the local level.

Carbon markets and the green economy - learning from the past to shape the Rio agenda With Rio+20 taking place this week, Prachi Seth from the Overseas Development Institute examines the what is meant by the term 'green economy' - and what lessons we can learn from past experiences to ensure market mechanisms work to support the most vulnerable.

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