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This report examines the process of integrating climate change resilience into the national development planning and budgeting of Bangladesh. It evaluates the country's progress using a 'building blocks' framework consisting of an enabling environment, policies and planning, and projects and programmes.

This briefing note examines the development of a community of practice (CoP) centered on community-based adaptation (CBA), using a series of conferences organized by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) as a case study. It discusses the functions of this CoP, its growth in participation and thematic scope, and proposes a 'realist' evaluation framework to measure its actual impact on policy and practice.

This 2013 report by Isatou F. Camara, published by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), examines the integration of climate change resilience into the development planning of the Gambia. It evaluates the country's progress using a framework of three 'building blocks': enabling environment, policies and planning, and projects and programmes.

This 2013 report by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) examines the integration of climate change resilience into Kenya's national development planning. It evaluates progress against a three-part framework: enabling environment, policies and planning, and projects and programmes, highlighting the role of the National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS) and the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) in guiding the country toward low-carbon development and climate adaptation.

This research paper outlines an approach to understanding household cooking preferences in poor communities in Lusaka, Zambia, to improve the success of clean-cookstove interventions and reduce climate risks associated with charcoal use.

This case study describes Nepal's initiative to develop District Climate and Energy Plans (DCEPs) in all 75 districts to align renewable energy adoption with climate mitigation and adaptation. Using a pilot in Ilam district as an example, the document highlights the use of multi-stakeholder task forces and data-driven scenario analysis to prioritize technologies like solar and biogas. The process has been formalized into a 'DCEP Preparation Guideline' by the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) to scale the model nationwide.

This briefing examines how public authorities can manage and modify existing public-private partnerships (PPPs) to improve their economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Using the United Kingdom's Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and its transition to Private Finance 2 (PF2) as a primary case study, the document provides a framework for 'health checks' to assess value-for-money, life-cycle environmental impacts, and social returns during the lifetime of long-term contracts.

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 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 document is a Question and Answer (Q&A) briefing regarding an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) project AAGL-0035.

This report, commissioned by the UNDP and implemented by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), assesses climate risks and risk management capacity in Peru, specifically focusing on the agricultural sector in the regions of Junín and Piura. It combines scientific data with community consultations to identify vulnerabilities and propose integrated strategies for disaster risk management and climate change adaptation.

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 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.

This document presents nine case studies of public-private collaborations (PPCs) designed to enhance resilience through disaster risk management and climate change adaptation. The projects span various sectors, including transport, agriculture, water, housing, and energy, across multiple countries in Asia, Africa, and Central America.

This policy brief by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network describes nine case studies of public-private collaborations (PPCs) in developing countries designed to build resilience against climate change and natural disasters. It outlines success factors for these partnerships, emphasizing local engagement, scalability, the strengthening of micro-enterprises, and the use of innovative technology and value-chain partnerships to overcome traditional market barriers.

This 2013 report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) applies the Adaptive Design and Assessment Policy Tool (ADAPTool) to evaluate the climate change adaptability of forestry policies and the design of a new wetlands policy in Manitoba. The analysis assesses both 'planned adaptability' (response to anticipated stressors) and 'autonomous adaptability' (capacity to respond to unanticipated events) across several provincial policy instruments.

This report synthesizes two studies on the policy contexts for mainstreaming climate change adaptation in Bhutan and Nepal. It analyzes the intersection of forestry, water management, and national adaptation strategies, highlighting the role of community-based management and the institutional barriers to effective implementation in both Himalayan nations.

This report by the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town examines flooding risks in Cape Town's informal settlements, specifically in the Philippi area, and along its coastline. It highlights the intersection of apartheid-era spatial planning, poverty, and climate change, arguing that technical engineering solutions must be paired with collaborative governance and community participation to be effective.

This think piece, co-authored by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and WWF-UK, explores the barriers and opportunities for adopting integrated, collaborative governance approaches to address climate change, development, and environmental sustainability. Based on 2010-2011 research and workshops in Belize, Nepal, and Tanzania, the report advocates for 'collective learning' and systems thinking to overcome fragmented sectoral policies and institutional silos.

The 2012 Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP) knowledge management needs survey report assesses the knowledge requirements of AAP countries to support data-driven agendas and resilience strategies, highlighting significant barriers to implementation and specific priority areas for climate impact knowledge.