This project examines how Indonesia can transition away from its current 'business as usual' development model and achieve its water, energy and food security goals without further deforestation. In doing so, it identifies opportunities and challenges for the necessary coordinated development strategies that recognise and account for the true value of natural resources, their ecosystem services, and the inherent resource trade-offs between sectors.
This project, Water adaptation and rural development in a post-conflict scenario in Colombia, will keep local and national decision-makers informed, complement the knowledge embodied in the National Water Study and provide inputs for regional water vulnerability studies led by the Regional Autonomous Corporations (CARs).
This project is now in its second phase of promoting low-carbon footprint and climate-resilient development in cities, CDKN is working with the municipalities of Quito (Ecuador), La Paz (Bolivia) and Lima (Peru).
News
2nd June 2015
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.
Feature
28th April 2015
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.
Resource
28th April 2015
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.
Feature
12th April 2015
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.
Feature
23rd March 2015
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.
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.
Feature
24th December 2014
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.
