Research to boost Kenya’s water, energy and food security New research by Pegasys Institute, the Institute for Development Studies and Losai Management - and supported by CDKN - will recommend solutions for relieving the pressure on Kenya's natural resources.

Pakistan’s Dwindling Water Resources With Climate Change a reality, Pakistan’s future water needs are coming under greater scrutiny. A burgeoning population and rapid urbanisation are changing are presenting new challenges to policy makers. Saad Sultan of LEAD Pakistan explores how Pakistan will cope with the changed realities.

REPORT: The water-energy-food nexus in Latin America and the Caribbean In our hyper-connected world, water, energy and food are increasingly interdependent. A new report, commissioned by CDKN, looks at how climate change will affect the use of scarce natural resources in Latin America and the Caribbean and highlights opportunities to achieve water, energy and food security.

Water shortages send wake-up call to Pakistan A policy dialogue convened by LEAD Pakistan and CDKN with the Government of Pakistan explored how development of the country's water resources could be more 'climate compatible' - and involve some tough challenges for the agriculture sector.

Facing up to rural water scarcity in a changing climate CDKN’s Mathieu Lacoste took a trip to the Pance community in the mountainous countryside outside Cali, Colombia. Here, he saw some climate change adaptation issues first-hand, and learned how a new CDKN research project could make a difference.

The status of agricultural water use, access, and productivity in the Limpopo Basin — opportunities for poverty alleviation The status of agricultural water use, access, and productivity in the Limpopo Basin — opportunities for poverty alleviation

A new look at La Paz Sam Bickersteth, CDKN's Chief Executive, finds promise in the 'green shoots' of city-level climate action in Bolivia, which could catalyse broader moves toward sustainability.

Costing of climate impacts helps Uganda prepare for climate finance Undertaking an economic impact of climate change on key sectors is Uganda's first step in making the case for more climate-resilient investments - domestically and internationally. Mairi Dupar, CDKN's Global Public Affairs Coordinator, reports on progress to date.

Water scarcity is a danger sign – time to innovate, and fast Freshwater is under acute pressure from climate change in North Africa and the Caribbean, COP20 delegates heard on Wednesday. Experts from countries as diverse as Algeria and Belize urged visionary leadership from politicians to protect natural resources, reports CDKN's Mairi Dupar from Lima, Peru.

Tackling the water-energy-food nexus without reinventing the wheel Does a shift in global policy debates toward the 'water-energy-food security nexus' translate into any real change in the way water is managed? Beatrice Mosello of ODI and Shehnaaz Moosa of CDKN report on the latest in 'nexus' debates from World Water Week.

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.

Africa Water Week Klas Sandström, from NIRAS, argues that climate resilient development in African will require a greater focus on the strategic level, as Africa Water Week kicks off in Dakar, Senegal.