Outlook: Bangladesh Special Edition
CDKN's Bangladesh programme has been contributing to deeper understanding of climate-related loss and damage in the country and to the knowledge base on how Bangladeshi businesses can mobilise resources to address climate change effectively. Read more in this 'Climate and Development Outlook: Bangladesh Special Edition'.
Feature
16th February 2017
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.
This project aimed to provide the AGN with the research needed in order to take stock of the AGN’s performance in the Paris Agreement, and therefore to identify areas of improvement for the AGN in achieving its stated objectives in the UNFCCC.
This project seeks to ensure the Africa Group of Negotiators has the capacity to engage effectively in negotiations in relation to adaptation issues.
Feature
30th November 2016
From Paris to Marrakech - how Rwanda became a model for climate action
With the Paris Agreement entering into force, the world is turning its focus to climate action. The successful amendment of the Montreal Protocol in Kigali and Rwanda’s approach to climate action are examples the world can learn from when addressing the challenge of a warming planet. David Toovey, communications advisor, Rwanda's Green Fund takes a closer look.
Feature
25th November 2016
COP22 round up - from Paris progress to Trump victory
Delegates to this year’s UN climate talks (COP22) seemed unprepared for two momentous events – the early entry into force of the ambitious Paris climate agreement and the election of Donald Trump to the United States presidency - reports CDKN's Mairi Dupar. This article was first posted on ODI's website.
Feature
25th November 2016
A split United Nations climate talks
Jonathan Grant, a climate change expert at PwC, provides his analysis of this month's global climate talks in Morocco. He captures delegates responses to the United States election results and listens in on private sector discussions on climate action.
COP22 - "COP of communications and accountability"
COP22 has been dubbed the "COP of action" but CDKN's Mairi Dupar says that when it comes to discussing countries' domestic progress in delivering the Paris Agreement, this is the "COP of communications and accountability".
Event
15th November 2016
CDKN programme at COP22, Marrakech
Keep up with CDKN's packed programme of side events at COP22 in Marrakech, Morocco, find information about our exhibition stand, and follow our unfolding commentary about the two week event.
Feature
13th November 2016
CDKN's live blog from COP22 - Marrakech, Morocco - Week One
Mini-blogs from CDKN commentators as events in Marrakech unfold during COP22. Many are calling this the 'implementation COP', where governments will discuss action on last year's Paris Agreement.
Resource
9th November 2016
REPORT: Global Adaptation Goal under the Paris Agreement - Putting ideas into action
In this new CDKN technical report, Xolisa Ngwadla and Samah El-Bakri explore in detail the task ahead to transform the Global Adaptation Goal in the Paris climate agreement: from warm words into real action that will save lives and livelihoods on the ground.