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The briefing evaluates the pre-zero draft of the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, praising its commitment to quantified targets and inclusion of vulnerable groups, but criticising its structural logic and insufficient integration of climate change, finance, and conflict-affected states.

The Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation TooL (CCORAL) is a web-based system developed by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre to help government officials and other organisations embed climate resilience into their decision-making. Part of the Caribbean Risk Management Project, the tool supports the goals of the Regional Framework for Achieving Development Resilient to Climate Change and the associated Implementation Plan. It aims to promote 'no-regret' actions and flexible solutions to protect sustainable development and the Millennium Development Goals from climate change impacts. The tool's development involved consultations in Belize, Suriname, Barbados, and Jamaica, with a primary focus on anchoring the system within ministries of finance and planning.

The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) provides research, technical assistance, and knowledge dissemination to help developing countries integrate low-carbon and resilient growth into their national policies. Funded by the UK's DFID and the Netherlands' DGIS, CDKN focuses on four strategic themes: climate-compatible development plans, improving access to climate finance, disaster risk management, and supporting negotiators from the least developed and most vulnerable countries. The organization operates in over 40 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, aiming to improve the quality of life for those most affected by climate change through a demand-driven approach.

The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) provides research, technical assistance, and advocacy to help developing countries integrate climate resilience and low-carbon growth into their national policies. Operating across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean, CDKN focuses on four strategic themes: climate compatible development strategies, access to climate finance, disaster risk management, and support for international climate negotiators from vulnerable nations. The network is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Netherlands Foreign Ministry (DGIS).

The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) is an alliance of six organizations providing research, advisory services, and knowledge sharing to help developing countries integrate climate resilience and low-carbon growth into their national policies. The network focuses on four strategic themes: climate-compatible development strategies, improving access to climate finance, disaster risk management, and supporting Least Developed Country (LDC) negotiators. CDKN operates across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean, implementing projects such as national climate strategies in Rwanda, disaster-resilient reconstruction in Pakistan, and urban adaptation planning in Colombia and Ecuador.

The document advocates for the integration of local communities in climate adaptation, highlighting tools like Community Based Vulnerability Assessments (CBVA) and the Local Adaptive Capacity (LAC) framework to identify hazards and assess resilience. It emphasizes that local networks are most effective when they maintain strong links with national and regional organizations to influence policy and share information.

The document argues that national governments are essential for climate adaptation as they provide the finance, strategic oversight, legal authority, and institutional capacity required to drive action. To support local resilience, the text suggests integrating climate considerations into national planning, building institutional capacity through transparency and information sharing, and utilizing local champions and networks to bridge the gap between national policy and local realities. It highlights specific tools such as the Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation tool (CCORAL) and the ARIA toolkit used in Trinidad and Tobago and Saint Lucia.

The document outlines the critical role of Caribbean governments in driving climate resilience through the integration of climate risks into national planning, the building of institutional capacity, and the translation of national policies into local action via local actor networks.

The document critiques the pre-zero draft of the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction for lacking ambition and failing to sufficiently integrate with other global agendas. It argues that the draft relies too heavily on the previous Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) narrative and lacks a clear organising logic connecting its goals to its priorities for action. Key gaps identified include a poor articulation of financing requirements, insufficient detail on monitoring and accountability, and a passive approach to coordinating with climate change and sustainable development frameworks. The authors recommend a more explicit focus on conflict-affected states, a stronger integration of ecosystem services, and the establishment of an international science advisory mechanism for disaster risk reduction.

The India-UK partnership focuses on making Indian cities climate-smart by integrating climate risk data into urban planning and infrastructure. Key initiatives include the 'Future Proofing Indian Cities' programme, which assessed 59 cities for environmental risks, and the 'Disaster Proofing Indian Smart Cities' project, which provides guidance on the resilience of Digital Information Technology (DIT). The partnership has delivered specific action plans and investment strategies for cities such as Mysore, Madurai, Bangalore, Aluva, and Kolkata, while also supporting the development of national Heat Action Plans to combat increasing extreme heat waves.

The document describes the 'Achieving Development Resilient to Climate Change: A Sourcebook for the Caribbean Water Sector', which supports the implementation of the Regional Framework for Achieving Development Resilient to Climate Change and Implementation Plan. It is intended for water resources managers, utilities, and sector agencies to help them manage current climate risks and adapt to future changes through a four-phase decision-making cycle.

The document describes CCORAL, a Caribbean-specific tool used to screen policies, legislation, plans, budgets, and projects for climate risks. It outlines a three-step process involving basic screening questions, a detailed vulnerability workbook, and risk management analyses. The briefing specifically details how CCORAL applies to the water sector, including water policies, legislation, supply plans, financial budgeting, and infrastructure projects, noting that the tool is designed for use by both climate specialists and non-specialists.

The document examines the integration of climate resilience into the urban planning of Gorakhpur, India. It highlights the city's vulnerability to flooding and heatwaves, and details the process of developing a climate-resilient urban plan through the collaboration of local government, technical experts, and community stakeholders. Key efforts include mapping climate risks, improving drainage systems, and enhancing the capacity of local institutions to manage climate-related disasters.

The document presents a persona-based exercise featuring a 35-year-old indigenous woman experiencing domestic violence. It explores how controlling domestic environments and lack of education prevent vulnerable women from participating in climate change meetings and how climate-related disasters, such as flooding and drought, exacerbate domestic burdens and tensions.

The document outlines a two-exercise process for selecting climate resilience interventions. First, interventions are scored based on five resilience indicators: redundancy, flexibility and diversity, re-organisation and responsiveness, access to documentation and learning, and energy saving/GHG mitigation potential. Second, high-scoring interventions are evaluated for feasibility (technical, political, social, cost-benefit, and responsibility) and impact (timeframe and overall effect), with a strong emphasis on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

The document outlines a problem tree analysis for Ethiopia, identifying the lack of micro-finance and credit for pastoralist women as a central problem. This issue is driven by root causes such as gender-blind social norms, lack of institutional frameworks for gender integration in climate programs, and limited capacity of gender departments. The immediate consequences include financial dependence, food insecurity, and limited education. Long-term impacts include increased poverty, gender inequality, and low community and national resilience to climate shocks, leading to frequent migration as livestock are impacted by climate change.

The LCCR Training Module Guide outlines a two-day workshop for building professionals in India, focusing on low carbon construction for rural areas and small towns. The curriculum covers global climate challenges, energy assessment, passive design, alternative materials, and policy linkages, concluding with practical application through site visits and group design exercises.

The document examines climate-related agricultural losses in the Karamoja region of Uganda, highlighting that recent droughts have caused production losses of 50% to 100% for some households. It projects future losses of 9% to 32% of total production by 2050 and identifies significant yield reductions for maize and beans. The study recommends prioritizing water availability, crop diversification, and livestock support to build resilience.

The policy brief emphasizes that water security is a prerequisite for growth and development in Africa, noting that climate variability can significantly reduce GDP. It advocates for a strategy of 'no/low regret' investments—those that provide returns regardless of the climate scenario—to address the 'adaptation deficit' and minimize risks. The document calls for cross-sectoral coordination, increased investment in water management, and the exploitation of specialized climate adaptation funding, such as the potential Green Climate Fund, to build long-term resilience.

The policy brief emphasizes that water security is the primary medium through which climate change impacts will be felt in Africa, necessitating a cross-sectoral approach to development. It proposes using the existing foundations of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) to mainstream climate resilience across sectors such as agriculture, energy, and sanitation. The document highlights that effective coordination requires leadership from central government 'apex' bodies, such as a Ministry of Finance, rather than relying on a single line ministry. It cites Zambia's Sixth National Development Planning (SNDP) process as an example where water and climate change adaptation were consolidated across multiple sector strategies.