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This case study describes the development of a flexible master's programme in climate change and sustainable development designed for universities across the SADC region. Led by a consortium of 23 academics from six universities, the project aimed to create a shared curriculum to build capacity for climate compatible development in southern Africa.

This briefing by Naomi Oates of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the challenges and progress of mainstreaming climate change adaptation within Ethiopia's water sector, highlighting the tension between 'add-on' international finance and the need for integration into core development planning.

This case study by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the initial process of developing Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) in The Gambia. It highlights the role of technical analysis, the necessity of stakeholder buy-in, and the ultimate requirement for political leadership in setting climate goals.

A commemorative statement from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) honoring the life and legacy of Professor Saleemul Huq (1952-2023), a scientist and advocate for climate justice and southern leadership in climate action.

This CDKN Essentials fact sheet defines climate knowledge brokering as the process of linking knowledge producers and users to move knowledge into action. It outlines a spectrum of roles for brokers—ranging from informational support to systemic innovation—and argues that the urgency of the climate crisis requires a shift toward innovation brokering to address power dynamics, governance, and political contexts.

This guide describes the mission, strategic themes, and operational approach of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), an alliance managed by six organizations to help developing countries implement climate-compatible development activities.

This synthesis report details the Raising Risk Awareness (RRA) project, a pilot initiative designed to build capacity for extreme event attribution (EEA) and sea level rise risk analysis in developing countries. The project focused on Ethiopia, India, Kenya, and Bangladesh to bridge the gap between climate science, communication, and policy-making, helping stakeholders understand the role of human-induced climate change in specific extreme weather events to better manage future risks.

This document provides facilitator and trainer instructions for the GESI (gender and social inclusion) bingo game, a training tool designed to help project managers implement inclusive measures within climate projects and programmes.

The Climate Bonds Initiative provides capacity building and technical assistance services in sustainable finance, offering three tiers of training: foundational courses, deep dives, and spotlight modules. These programs are designed to support the transition to a low carbon economy and have reached over 5,000 professionals globally.

The Climate Bonds Initiative provides capacity building programmes and training courses designed to accelerate the shift of capital toward climate-aligned investment through interactive, practical, and tailored learning.

This fact sheet describes the Climate Finance Training Programme created by Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Africa to address the green funding gap in Africa by building the capacity of policymakers, regulators, and financial experts to access climate funds and design financial products.

The Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Annual Program for July 2005 to June 2006 outlines institutional, scientific, and capacity-building activities aimed at promoting multidisciplinary research and collaboration on global change.

The report details the activities and strategic direction of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) as presented to the 16th Meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) in Panama City. It covers the transition from Interim Director John Stewart to Director Gustavo V. Necco, focusing on the shift toward 'Sustainability Science' and the application of global research to local and regional solutions. The document outlines progress in Collaborative Research Networks (CRNs), training initiatives, financial status, and proposals to streamline the organization of EC and Conference of the Parties (CoP) meetings.

This document is a report on the Seventh Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-VII) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held from July 27 to 28, 2000, in Mérida, Mexico. The report details the meeting's agenda, the election of governing bodies, financial approvals, and the adoption of a new vision and strategy for the institute's future development.

The document contains the minutes and action lists from the Twelfth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council (EC), held in San José, Costa Rica, on December 4-5, 2000. The meeting focused on institutional strengthening, financial deficits in the core budget, the status of scientific programs such as the Initial Science Program (ISP) and Collaborative Research Network (CRN), and the development of an external evaluation for the IAI.

This Letter of Agreement establishes a flexible framework for collaboration between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Brazilian Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (BPBES). The primary focus of the agreement is to create synergies between the BPBES Voluntary Young Researcher Program (VYRP) and the IAI Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) Fellowship program to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy-making regarding global environmental change.

This document is a framework collaboration agreement between the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI). The agreement establishes a basis for joint activities in education, science, culture, and social development, specifically focusing on the interface between science and policy and scientific diplomacy.

The IAI Directorate Report for July 2016 - May 2017 details the institute's efforts to bridge the gap between global change science and policy in the Americas. Key activities include the implementation of the Third Collaborative Research Network (CRN3), the development of transdisciplinary capacity-building programs, and strategic engagement with UN conventions such as the UNFCCC and CBD. The report emphasizes the success of seed grants and professional development seminars in creating multinational research networks and the role of the Science-Policy Liaison Directorate in measuring the impact of scientific production on regional decision-making.

The report documents the proceedings and decisions of the 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP-26) to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), held in Antigua, Guatemala, from 20 to 21 June 2018. The meeting focused on financial sustainability, the development of a new strategic plan, the expansion of institutional partnerships, and the enhancement of science-policy interfaces to address global change in the Americas.

This document is an action list from the Tenth Meeting of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) Executive Council, held on December 2-3, 1999, in Caracas, Venezuela. It details administrative approvals, funding decisions for scientific projects, and strategic planning for the institute's future development.