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This briefing note proposes a framework of core functions for climate risk management (CRM) along agricultural value chains, specifically drawing on research regarding the rice value chain in Uganda. It is intended to guide development agencies in designing interventions and targeting investments to ensure value chains are resilient to climate hazards and changes.

This policy brief, produced by Acclimatise, IIED, and ICCCAD with CDKN support, analyzes the role of the private sector in climate compatible development (CCD) in Bangladesh. It highlights the economic risks of climate change, the potential for private sector investment via the Green Climate Fund, and the systemic barriers hindering private sector engagement.

This policy brief details the findings of a pilot case study in Zambia conducted between February and October 2014 by the Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre, the Met Office Hadley Centre, and the Zambia Red Cross Society. The study evaluated how climate science can inform long-term development and humanitarian planning, concluding that there is currently no evidence of climate information being used for long-term planning or infrastructure decisions in the country.

This research paper discusses the use of participatory games and simulations as tools to help humanitarian and development professionals manage climate risks by reflecting complex systems and promoting dialogue among stakeholders.

This report examines the use of social strategy games as a research and communication tool to help people understand the complex trade-offs and synergies between climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in urban environments.

This report examines the intersection of agro-value chain finance and climate adaptation, highlighting how limited access to financial resources hinders productivity and increases vulnerability to climate hazards. It argues that while some microfinance models are emerging, the banking sector must proactively integrate climate risk into its strategies and develop inclusive, climate-proof financial instruments to support sustainable development.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of the banking sector in providing agricultural finance that supports climate adaptation within agro-value chains, with a particular focus on developing countries in Africa and a case study on the coffee sector in Uganda.

This report describes a 2013 pilot initiative by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and partners to promote an integrated approach to climate adaptation within Uganda's coffee value chain, utilizing 'Climate Dialogue Theatres' to analyze risks and responses.

This report, commissioned by the UNDP and implemented by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), assesses climate risks and risk management capacity for the water and agriculture sectors in the Yaque del Sur basin of the Dominican Republic. It combines scientific modelling (WEAP and DSSAT) with participatory community consultations to identify vulnerabilities and propose concrete adaptation strategies.

This report evaluates climate risks and management capacities for the water and agriculture sectors in the Dominican Republic, with a specific focus on the Yaque del Sur basin. It combines scientific modeling (WEAP and DSSAT) with participatory community research to identify vulnerabilities and propose adaptation strategies. The analysis highlights a critical water deficit in the Yaque del Sur basin, exacerbated by rising temperatures and declining precipitation, which threatens food security and rural livelihoods. The report identifies significant gaps in institutional coordination between disaster risk management and climate change adaptation bodies and recommends a comprehensive national program to integrate these approaches, improve data accessibility, and implement specific field-level interventions such as crop diversification and irrigation efficiency improvements.

This report, commissioned by the UNDP and implemented by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), assesses climate risks for smallholder agriculture in Honduras. It identifies a high vulnerability to droughts, tropical storms, and floods, which threaten food security and national development goals. The report recommends a combination of local adaptive actions—such as improved water and soil management—and institutional reforms to mainstream climate risk into national agricultural policy.

This report, prepared by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), evaluates climate risks and management capacities for small-scale agriculture in Honduras. It identifies the sector's high vulnerability due to economic poverty, environmental degradation, and reliance on rain-fed crops. The document analyzes current climate threats—such as droughts, hurricanes, and floods—and projects a hotter, drier future that threatens national development goals, food security, and the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. It concludes with recommendations for local practical measures, institutional governance reforms, and further research to enhance adaptive capacity.

This report, commissioned by the UNDP and implemented by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), assesses climate risks and risk management capacity within Nicaragua's health sector. It identifies a strong link between climate variability—specifically heavy rainfall, floods, and droughts—and the prevalence of water-borne and vector-borne diseases, exacerbated by systemic vulnerabilities in water and sanitation infrastructure.

This report, commissioned by the UNDP, assesses climate risks for wetlands in Niger, specifically focusing on La Mare de Tabalak in the Tahoua region. It examines the vulnerability of the pond and its local inhabitants to recurring droughts and floods, the impact of environmental degradation, and the existing institutional frameworks for climate risk management. The document provides recommendations for sustainable wetland management, emphasizing intercommunal cooperation, improved monitoring, and the integration of gender issues into climate policies.

This briefing introduces CCORAL (Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation TooL), an open-access online support system developed by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) to integrate climate resilience into decision-making processes across the Caribbean. The tool is designed for users of all skill levels, particularly government officials in finance and planning, to help them screen activities, apply risk management processes, and access a database of over 70 climate risk management tools.

This briefing by Malini Mehra argues that current government governance systems are ill-equipped to handle the uncertainty, scale, and complexity of climate change. The author contends that climate change is frequently miscategorized as a narrow environmental issue, leading to siloed policy responses and a lack of political priority. To make governance "fit for purpose," the document proposes a shift toward integrated climate risk management, high-level political mandates, statutory duties, and a fundamental culture change within civil service bureaucracies.

This research paper by Molly Hellmuth explores the specific information requirements for climate risk management, categorizing decision-making into responsive, proactive, and robust frameworks. It argues that while these approaches have different horizons, they all rely on identifying vulnerabilities, hazards, and risks to improve development outcomes and resilience.

The Bellagio Framework for Adaptation Assessment and Prioritization is a working paper by the World Resources Institute (WRI) that proposes a systematic approach to identifying core national adaptation functions. Developed during a November 2008 workshop in Italy, the framework aims to help countries identify capacity gaps, prioritize investments, and establish progress metrics for climate adaptation.

This quarterly financial report for the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), dated May 31, 2008, details the institute's operational budget, program expenditures, and administrative status. It highlights a heavy reliance on four major contributors, the implementation of the Collaborative Research Network II (CRN-II), and challenges regarding the Host Country Agreement with Brazil.

This report describes a project in Gorakhpur, India, focused on improving the resilience of poor urban communities to climate change. It details the collaboration between the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), the Gorakhpur Urban Resilience Project, and various local stakeholders to integrate climate risk management into urban planning and governance.