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This case study examines the efforts of the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) from 2014 to 2021 to mainstream climate change into national and sub-national policy. It focuses on the role of 'knowledge brokering'—acting as a link between knowledge producers and users—to facilitate evidence-based decision-making and climate adaptation.

This guide by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) provides six strategic tips for research funders who use a competitive call model to influence policy, planning, and practice in climate compatible development.

This guide by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a framework for establishing and managing formal knowledge networks. It outlines a four-stage process—forming, organizing, formalizing, and institutionalizing relationships—to move beyond simple information exchange toward collaborative "working networks" that create joint value and influence policy processes.

This report evaluates the public engagement practices of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and its peers to identify best practices for communicating scientific research on climate change. It combines an internal staff survey, a workshop, and a desk study of 10 peer organizations and three in-depth case studies to provide recommendations on improving research impact and institutional learning.