A framework for mainstreaming climate resilience into development planning In a unique new report, a group of government officials from Asia and Africa have with CDKN support put forward an approach to mainstreaming which is based on the reality of what can be achieved

Why do low emissions development strategies matter? Sam Bickersteth shares his remarks from the opening of Peru’s second national climate change conference, Interclima.

Knowing the ‘who, what, where and when’ of climate change Elizabeth Gogoi from CDKN reflects on what it will take to make sure the vulnerability assessment in Uttarakhand delivers policy change

Could cutting fossil fuel subsidies curb climate change – and poverty? Follow the lively online discussion we had today hosted by Thomson Reuters Foundation and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network.

The story behind Nepal’s knowledge management centre Dr Dinesh Raj Bhuju, Dr Bimala Devkota and Mr Pawan K Neupane look back at how a CDKN project strengthened the core functions of the Nepal Climate Change Knowledge Management Centre (NCCKMC)

The vulnerability of energy in Central Asia Daryl Fields and Alla Ljungman from the World Bank discuss how a partnership between CDKN and the ESMAP programme is building the resilience of the energy sector in Tajikistan

When innovation for coordination becomes collaboration for innovation – Part 2 Coordination is one of the primary challenges for people involved in the implementation of public policies in Colombia. Climate change issues are no different. That is why the ACTION LAB Colombia that took place this year focused on facing that challenge.

Catch up on the national low-carbon action debate Discussions at the national low-carbon action debate ranged from creating the right financial conditions to developing a new model for sharing lessons learned. If you couldn’t be there, you can now watch the event on video.

Devolution or revolution? How do governments create the conditions for cities to take action on climate change? The battle for climate compatible development will be won or lost in cities, argues Alison Cambray, after spending time with 400 leaders of African municipalities at the Local Climate Solutions for Africa Congress in Dar es Salaam.

MAPS emerges as an alternative approach for green growth strategising in Africa Anthony Dane reports on recent research that shows potential for MAPS to support green growth strategising in Africa.

Decision-makers need local case studies, simple language, and interaction in training materials Karen Sutherland gives an update on the African Ministers' Council on Water's Capacity Building Programme.

Registration opens for the Development and Mitigation Forum The University of Cape Town is hosting a forum to articulate a developing country perspective on development and climate change governance, form both local planning and international negotiations perspectives.