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This report details the achievements of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) from 2018 to 2021, focusing on its 'knowledge-into-action' services. The program shifted leadership to an alliance of non-profit organisations based in the global South to provide tailored climate knowledge and support for policy design and implementation in developing countries.

This policy brief examines the critical role of peri-urban ecosystems in India, highlighting how rapid urbanisation and ambiguous administrative boundaries lead to the neglect of these areas. It argues that preserving peri-urban ecosystems is essential for city resilience, food security, and climate adaptation, and recommends integrated, participatory planning to bridge the rural-urban divide.

This case study examines the role of gender-responsive approaches in building climate resilience within the peri-urban areas of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It highlights the vulnerability of agriculture-based livelihoods to climate hazards and argues that effective resilience requires addressing socioeconomic disparities, improving gender-disaggregated data collection, and sensitizing urban local bodies to gender issues.

This policy brief examines the integration of gender dimensions into climate compatible development in urban India, focusing on the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) project in Gorakhpur. It argues that urban gender-sensitive approaches must differ from rural ones due to complex social dimensions involving caste, class, and weaker social cohesion. The document highlights how women's active participation as agents of change—rather than mere recipients—significantly improves the sustainability and impact of resilience building, while noting that patriarchal structures continue to hinder gender mainstreaming in national and state policies.

This background paper describes an action research programme in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, aimed at integrating climate change considerations into district-level disaster management planning. The programme, implemented by GEAG, ISET, and NIDM, successfully moved beyond research recommendations to publish a climate-sensitive District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) by utilizing 'Shared Learning Dialogues' and the Climate Resilience Framework to bridge gaps between national policy and local implementation.

This case study examines housing vulnerability and the need for adaptive, resilient shelter designs in Gorakhpur, India, to address recurring flooding, waterlogging, and projected temperature increases.

This technical report analyzes the impact of urbanization and climate change on flooding and waterlogging in Gorakhpur, India, projecting increases in rainfall intensity by the 2050s.

This report explores the economic impact of temperature on shelter in Pakistan's rapidly growing cities, focusing on the need for adaptive, resilient designs to mitigate the effects of temperature increases and other natural hazards.

This case study describes a programme implemented by START and CDKN in Gorakhpur, India, to integrate climate change concerns into district disaster management planning. It highlights the use of the Climate Resilience Framework and a Shared Learning process to enhance the capacity of local government departments to respond to increasing flood risks.

This case study examines a CDKN-START action research programme in Gorakhpur, India, which aimed to integrate climate change considerations into the district's disaster management planning. The programme successfully moved beyond research recommendations to publish a climate-sensitive District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) by utilizing 'Shared Learning Dialogues' and the Climate Resilience Framework to build capacity across government departments.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) distils the findings of the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) specifically for South Asia. It outlines how climate change is already impacting the region through temperature extremes and sea-level rise, and projects future risks including food and water shortages, flood damage, and heat-related mortality. The document emphasizes the necessity of integrating adaptation and mitigation into long-term development planning to avoid 'maladaptation' and leverage co-benefits across sectors such as agriculture, energy, transport, and urban planning.

This 2013 fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines its activities and partnerships in India aimed at promoting climate compatible development. The document details specific projects focusing on urban heat responses, gender-responsive state action plans, community radio for adaptation knowledge, and resilient housing. It also highlights a 'silent disaster' in Ladakh involving massive livestock loss due to extreme snowfall and provides a critical analysis of the challenges facing State Action Plans for Climate Change (SAPCCs) in India.

This December 2012 fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines its technical assistance, research projects, and policy influence in India. The document highlights efforts to integrate Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) with climate change adaptation, mainstream gender in state action plans, and promote low-carbon construction.

This report synthesises research on the role of gender equality in achieving climate compatible development, focusing on urban settings in India, Kenya, and Peru. It argues that gender-sensitive approaches—which address power imbalances and diverse needs rather than just women's practical requirements—lead to more sustainable and effective climate resilience outcomes.

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.