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This fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines its activities and research projects in India as of March 2013. The document highlights efforts to integrate climate change and disaster risk reduction (DRR) into policy, specifically focusing on heat-health vulnerability in Ahmadabad, disaster management in Leh, and the promotion of climate-adapted shelter design and green construction.

This case study examines the role of the United States government in the development and market adoption of low-emissivity (low-e) windows. It details how federal research, computer modeling tools, standardized rating systems, and labeling programs like ENERGY STAR catalyzed private sector investment and led to widespread commercial success in building energy efficiency.

This briefing describes the development of the 'Guidelines for Adaptation to Climate Change in Cartagena de Indias', the first such document for a coastal city in South America. The guidelines provide a vulnerability assessment and adaptation recommendations to address sea level rise, extreme weather, and flooding, serving as a foundation for future municipal zoning policies and a full adaptation plan.

This research paper examines how institutional interactions between trade and environment are shaped by overarching norms, specifically highlighting the prevalence of liberal environmentalism within climate change and biosafety regime complexes.

This case study describes Thailand's 'Low Carbon City' initiative, a systematic approach developed by the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) to help local governments reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It focuses on the pilot implementation in Muangklang Municipality, detailing the nine-step process used to identify emission sources, set voluntary reduction targets, and implement mitigation measures across sectors such as waste, transport, and agriculture.

This case study describes the 'Lighting a Billion Lives' (LaBL) initiative by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), which aims to replace kerosene-based lighting with solar alternatives in un-electrified or poorly electrified rural areas through an entrepreneurial delivery model.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the drivers and challenges associated with Climate-Compatible Development (CCD). It defines CCD as a "development first" approach aimed at minimizing climate damage while maximizing human development opportunities in a low-carbon, resilient future. The document identifies five primary socio-political drivers—national awareness of adaptation, energy security, economic opportunities, access to climate finance, and government leadership—and seven key implementation challenges, including high costs, political opposition, and institutional limitations.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the drivers and challenges associated with Climate Compatible Development (CCD), defined as a "development first" approach that minimizes climate harm while maximizing human development opportunities in a low-emissions, resilient future. Drawing on experience from over 40 countries, the paper identifies key sociopolitical drivers—such as national resilience needs, energy security, and economic opportunities—and outlines significant barriers, including high implementation costs, political resistance, and institutional capacity gaps.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the drivers and obstacles associated with Climate Compatible Development (CCD). It defines CCD as a strategy that minimizes climate impact damage while maximizing human development opportunities in a low-emission future. The document identifies five key sociopolitical drivers—national resilience needs, energy security, economic opportunities, climate finance access, and strong government leadership—and seven primary implementation challenges, including high opportunity costs, political resistance, and institutional constraints.

This case study examines the investment incentive policies for renewable energy in Thailand, analyzing their effectiveness in overcoming barriers to deployment. It details a variety of financial, fiscal, and regional incentives, while highlighting the transition from a feed-in premium (adder) system to a fixed-price feed-in tariff (FIT) to manage costs and avoid overcapacity.

This research paper examines the tension between equity and cost-effectiveness in the allocation of international climate change adaptation funding, specifically analyzing 39 project documents considered by the Adaptation Fund Board in 2011.

This case study by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network describes the implementation of 'evergreen agriculture' in Zambia since the mid-1990s. This approach, pioneered by Zambia’s Conservation Farming Unit (CFU) and the World Agroforestry Centre, integrates agroforestry with conservation farming to address the shared root causes of climate change vulnerability and food insecurity.

This study examines the integration of climate change adaptation into sectoral policies using a 'nexus' approach to water challenges in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt, highlighting the gap between climate risks and national water planning in the MENA region.

This case study examines the China–Sweden Erdos Eco-Town Project, an effort to implement full-scale dry sanitation systems with urine diversion in an arid urban area of northern China. While the project provided valuable learning regarding the technical and social challenges of upscaling eco-toilets, it was ultimately overshadowed by rapid economic growth and compromised by poor construction quality and a lack of dedicated ownership.

This policy brief describes India's Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme, a market-based energy efficiency mechanism targeting energy-intensive industries. Launched in March 2012 under the National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency, the scheme uses plant-specific energy consumption reduction targets and tradable energy savings credits to reduce emissions and enhance industrial competitiveness.

This policy brief examines Kenya's strategic shift toward geothermal energy to reduce reliance on climate-vulnerable hydropower and expand energy access. It details the institutional reforms, financial mechanisms, and policy tools the Government of Kenya has implemented to mitigate the high risks associated with geothermal exploration and development.

This report details the third annual Climate Knowledge Brokers (CKB) workshop held in June 2013 in Bonn, Germany. The event focused on forging collaborative links between online knowledge brokers specializing in climate and development, sharing lessons on user engagement and internet marketing, and developing shared technical tools to improve information discoverability.

This 2013 fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines various initiatives and research projects supported by CDKN in Bangladesh. The document focuses on strengthening the evidence base for loss and damage, understanding climate-induced migration, developing community-based adaptation tools, and mainstreaming climate resilience into national development planning.

This 2013 fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines its activities and partnerships in India aimed at promoting climate compatible development. The document details specific projects focusing on urban heat responses, gender-responsive state action plans, community radio for adaptation knowledge, and resilient housing. It also highlights a 'silent disaster' in Ladakh involving massive livestock loss due to extreme snowfall and provides a critical analysis of the challenges facing State Action Plans for Climate Change (SAPCCs) in India.

This 2013 fact sheet by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines its support for Nepal's climate change initiatives, focusing on strengthening the country's role in international negotiations, building national knowledge management capacity, and conducting economic impact assessments of climate change.