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This policy brief, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) in July 2015, examines the relationship between the ambition level of the 2015 global climate agreement and the ability of countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Based on research by HR Wallingford and Metroeconomica, the brief argues that a high-ambition agreement—limiting global warming to 2°C—is essential for eradicating extreme poverty and ensuring sustainable development, whereas a low-ambition agreement would significantly undermine these goals, particularly in Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.

This policy brief by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the interdependence between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the global climate agreement negotiated at COP21. It argues that a high-ambition climate deal is necessary to prevent the undermining of goals related to poverty eradication, gender equality, and access to energy and water.

This 2015 briefing identifies the personnel from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) attending the UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan. It details their professional focuses—such as DRR finance, gender equality, and resilience measurement—and lists their scheduled presentations and exhibition activities during the conference.

This guide argues that States have extraterritorial obligations (ETOs) to protect human rights from environmental destruction and climate change. Using the Maastricht Principles, it asserts that States must regulate transnational corporations and cooperate internationally to prevent transboundary harm, citing examples such as illegal logging in tropical forests and hazardous shipbreaking in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.

This research paper analyzes the shift in India's foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arguing for a transition from the perceived strategic confusion of the previous UPA government to a pragmatic approach. It suggests that India should prioritize regional connectivity in South Asia, address emerging security threats like climate change and cyber-attacks, and utilize BRICS and IBSA to advocate for a more equitable system of global governance.

This case study examines the economic and nonfinancial returns of adaptive, resilient housing designs in Da Nang, Vietnam, specifically focusing on hazards such as typhoons, flooding, and temperature increases.

This technical report analyzes the impact of climate change on extreme rainfall and flood risk in Da Nang, Vietnam, where rapid urbanization and population growth (11% annually) are compounding risks from sea-level rise and storm surges.

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 policy brief examines the impact of rapid urbanization and climate change on flood frequency and severity in Da Nang, Vietnam, warning that historical construction standards are insufficient for projected increases in rainfall intensity.

This policy brief examines housing vulnerability to typhoons in Da Nang, Vietnam, highlighting how poor construction techniques and structural weaknesses in semi-permanent housing increase risk. It advocates for investigating the costs and benefits of alternative, resilient housing designs to reduce future risks as climate change intensifies storm events.

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 policy brief evaluates the effectiveness of the 'Storm Resistant Housing for a Resilient Da Nang City' project following Typhoon Nari's impact on October 15, 2013. It compares the outcomes of resilient housing against general urban damage to argue that proactive storm-resistant preparation is more cost-effective than post-disaster recovery.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) provides a high-level snapshot of the mitigation landscapes in 14 priority partner countries and regions to inform the development of intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) for COP21. It analyzes national legislation, emission targets, Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs), and donor-funded projects, highlighting the diversity in ambition and capacity across developing nations.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute explains the sources, scale, and trends of global agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while highlighting the role of new Greenhouse Gas Protocol guidance in helping companies measure and manage their climate footprint.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute describes the launch of the GHG Protocol's first international guidelines for the agriculture and livestock sector, providing data on global emissions sources, trends, and mitigation opportunities.

This guide by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the technical, operational, and institutional barriers that prevent disaster risk assessments from effectively informing public policy and investment decisions. Drawing on research from Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as case studies from Ghana, India, and Pakistan, the document provides a framework for improving the 'uptake' of risk information to support the successor to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA2).

This report summarizes the outcomes of the SDplanNet-Asia Pacific Regional Workshop Series held in Nairobi, Kenya, in April 2014. It analyzes existing governance practices for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region, identifies gaps in vertical and horizontal integration, and proposes a capacity-building agenda for 2014–2015 to help national and subnational planners implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This executive summary distils findings from the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report specifically for South Asia. It details observed climate changes, projected risks to food and water security, and the necessity of integrating adaptation and mitigation strategies into regional development to protect vulnerable populations and economic growth.

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 report by the Center for International Environmental Law provides an overview of cases from 2013 involving the harassment, criminalization, and killing of land and environmental rights defenders globally. It highlights the systemic risks faced by individuals opposing extractive industries, large-scale development projects, and land grabbing, noting that these defenders are often targeted by both state forces and non-state actors, including corporations.