Contextualising climate services in Maputo and Accra Joseph Daron of the University of Cape Town looks at ways in which local decision-makers might be able to deliver more effective climate services.

What do leaders of Small Island Developing States say about living with climate change? Kiran Sura, CDKN’s Head of Advocacy Fund, reviews the discussions from the Third United Nations Conference for Small Island Developing States on managing climate-related disaster risks and fostering climate-smart development planning.

“Island voices, global choices” Kiran Sura, CDKN’s Head of Advocacy Fund, outlines the objectives and major climate and sustainability debates at the Third United Nations Conference for Small Island Developing States

Have workshops outlived their utility? In this new blog, a group of experts reflect on their experiences of organising workshops to discuss research priorities in climate change and development.

IPCC authors and government give young scientists direction in Kampala Ritah Namisango of Makarere University reflects on the engagement between IPCC AR5 Authors and the university's young scientists during a special event at the Kampala-based university.

CDKN Annual Report 2014 In its Annual Report, CDKN highlights cases where it has helped to make a difference and evaluates its impact by focussing on ‘stories of change’.

Greater political imagination is vital in order to face climate challenge In this blog, Mónica Araya emphasises the need for a viable economic model for all countries to address climate change.

Ethiopia engages with the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report IPCC Fifth Assessment Report Outreach event in Ethiopia provides an opportunity to directly engage with policy makers on the government’s ambitious Climate Resilience Green Economy strategy as well as what the recent AR5 will mean for the country.

Policy Brief : Engaging effectively in climate diplomacy: policy pointers from the Gambia This policy brief, Engaging effectively in climate diplomacy: policy pointers from the Gambia, outlines four policy pointers to help LDC governments improve their officials’ abilities to have an impact on this diplomatic arena.

Infographic : How adaptation to climate change can reduce risk for small islands The following infographic illustrates how adaptation to climate change can reduce risk for small islands. It has been created as part of the toolkit accompanying What's in it for Small Island Developing States and is intended to encourage understanding and discussion of the report worldwide.

Infographic : Impact of climate change on Small Island Developing States The following infographic illustrates climate change impacts on small islands. It has been created as part of the toolkit accompanying What's in it for Small Island Developing States and is intended to encourage understanding and discussion of the report worldwide.

IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report: What's in it for Small Island Developing States? CDKN and ODI have launched the latest guide to the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report. This guide examines the findings for Small Island Developing States.