How are perceptions of ‘risk’ formed in the Mekong Delta? A new study supported by CDKN examines the factors that determine local people’s knowledge and concern about the risks they face in the Mekong Delta

The current climate of agriculture in the UNFCCC Sam Bickersteth, Chief Executive of CDKN, was closely engaged in UNFCCC discussions on agriculture at the Cancun Conference of the Parties (CoP16) of the UNFCCC and served previously as the Chair of the Global Donor Platform on Rural Development. Here, he reports on the history and future of agriculture in the UNFCCC, and highlights some of the key substantive issues in the debate.

India’s water challenges highlighted in new report A new report on India’s water situation details the many challenges the country faces, including water insecurity and poor quality water. However, the report also presents workable solutions to address these challenges and gives positive case studies to show that change is possible.

Report points a global increase of investments for water protection During 2011 US$ 8.170 million were invested in programs to protect drinking water and water supplies through the care of vegetation in water basins.

Erratic rainfall makes the future uncertain Kevin Henry, Project Manager of CARE’s 'Where the Rain Falls' project interviews farmer and research participant Napandaela Nicodemu, about what it means to live with uncertain rainfall.

Integrating sustainable urban drainage, resource-based sanitation, biogas and food security How can the capital of Lao PDR become a modern, vibrant and green city? CITYBLUES++, a project supported by CDKN's Innovation Fund, attempts to find out.

Why we need farming and forests in our cities In the wake of the catastrophic damage inflicted on cities by Hurricane Sandy and other recent extreme weather events, Ir. Henk de Zeeuw, Senior Advisor, International Network of Resource centres on Urban Agriculture and Food security (RUAF Foundation) calls for increased urban forestry and agriculture to increase cities’ resilience to climate change.

New guidance on climate extremes for water, agriculture, health and environmental professionals CDKN has launched a four-part series 'Managing Climate Extremes and Disasters: Lessons from the IPCC SREX' written for professionals in the water, agriculture, health and ecosystem conservation sectors.

SREX: Lessons for the water sector This thematic brief summarises the key findings of the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) relevant to water resources and water management. It includes an assessment of the science and the implications for society and sustainable development.

A risky climate for southern African hydro: assessing hydrological risks and consequences for Zambezi river basin dams A risky climate for southern African hydro: assessing hydrological risks and consequences for Zambezi river basin dams