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This fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines strategies for integrating local knowledge with scientific data to support climate compatible development. It emphasizes that while local governments often lack high-quality information, they can bridge these gaps by training staff, engaging communities through dialogue, and establishing systems to manage and sustain local knowledge.

This guide by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) provides six recommendations for funders and technical assistance practitioners on delivering effective country programmes to support climate compatible development in developing countries, based on CDKN's experience in 12 priority countries and the Caribbean.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) identifies five critical success factors for increasing the climate resilience of water infrastructure. Based on a review of six projects across Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, the paper argues that resilience requires moving beyond engineering design to include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and institutional capacity building to avoid 'stranded assets' and protect economic growth.

This report examines the policy provisions, opportunities, and challenges associated with scaling up climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technologies and practices in Nepal, utilizing a qualitative approach involving desk studies, expert consultations, and field observations.

This report, based on opening remarks by Sam Bickersteth at a July 2017 conference, reviews the activities of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) from 2010 to 2017. It evaluates the progress of 'climate compatible development'—the principle that climate action should not hinder poverty reduction—and identifies systemic gaps in institutional capability, finance, and the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in developing nations.

This policy brief outlines a project funded by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) to assist the Government of Nepal in enhancing the climate resilience and effectiveness of small- and medium-scale irrigation systems.

This policy brief outlines a climate risk assessment (CRA) for Nepal's hydroelectricity sector, identifying three primary adaptation strategies—immediate resilience actions, climate-smart planning for new plants, and long-term monitoring—to address high uncertainties in climate projections and hydrological variability.

This policy brief outlines the 'Scaling up climate-smart agriculture in Nepal' project, which aimed to identify and scale climate-smart agricultural practices to address the challenges of climate change, such as drought and unseasonal rains, for Nepal's agriculture-dependent population.

This report establishes a framework to enhance the resilience of small- and medium-scale irrigation systems in Nepal against climate change. It identifies that while long-term climate threats include erratic rainfall and rising temperatures, short-term pressures are driven by non-climatic factors such as riverbed mining and rural migration. The study recommends a shift toward risk-based design, integrated groundwater and surface water management, and strengthened river basin governance to ensure water security.

This report details the methodology for selecting 'champion' Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) options in Nepal, focusing on a screening process that combines expert judgment with farmer feedback to identify 17 champion CSAs or packages across different agro-ecological regions.

This report describes a study funded by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and led by the Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI) to assess the vulnerability of Nepal's hydroelectricity sector to climate change and identify adaptation options.

This policy brief examines the vulnerabilities of Nepal's hydropower sector to current climate variability and future climate change. It finds that while future impacts are uncertain, the increase in climate-induced hazards like floods and sediment loads poses a major risk. The report advocates for a shift toward a more balanced power mix with more storage projects and recommends a tailored, 'low-regret' adaptation approach that integrates climate risk screening into the project development cycle.

This policy brief outlines the results of a project to identify and scale up 'champion' Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies in Nepal. It identifies 17 high-potential CSA options across the Terai, mid-hills, and high-hills regions and proposes three scaling-up models—knowledge-transfer, commercial business, and policy incidence—to overcome institutional barriers and gaps between policy and implementation.

This report outlines several Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) initiatives in Nepal focused on enhancing climate resilience across the agriculture, hydroelectricity, and irrigation sectors, as well as improving the government's capacity to access international climate finance.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) synthesises seven years of experience in promoting 'climate compatible development'—an approach that integrates climate mitigation and adaptation with poverty eradication and human development. The document provides a framework for mainstreaming climate concerns into national macroeconomic planning, sectoral policies, and local governance, while emphasizing the necessity of political leadership, cross-government coordination, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. It details the financial challenges of transitioning to a low-carbon economy, the role of 'knowledge brokers' in translating science for policy-makers, and the importance of gender-sensitive implementation to ensure equitable outcomes.

This briefing summarizes a standardized review of adaptation actions across 15 African and Asian countries conducted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) for the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA).

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) outlines trends in climate change adaptation planning based on a standardized review of 15 African and Asian countries conducted for the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA). The review examines vulnerability profiles, national priorities, policy responses, and the nature of adaptation programming, highlighting a strong focus on agriculture but significant gaps in subnational planning and monitoring systems.

This fact sheet, produced by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) in October 2016, provides guidance on framing climate compatible development to ensure it is adopted into local political agendas. Based on experiences from South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, it outlines five key strategies for sustainability: securing cross-party political consensus, linking climate action to development goals, aligning climate measures with sectoral objectives, utilizing local and national 'champions', and designing initiatives to benefit marginalized social groups.

This fact sheet, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) in October 2016, outlines five strategic lessons for local governments to establish successful partnerships for climate compatible development. Based on experiences from South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, the document emphasizes the importance of strategic partner selection, the inclusion of marginalized and opposing groups, the use of local knowledge brokers, and the necessity of ensuring mutual benefit for all participants.

This report provides an overview of climate risks, vulnerable sectors, and adaptation initiatives in Nepal at national, sub-national, and local levels, highlighting the country's leadership in country-driven adaptation planning.