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This paper pilots the use of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to identify the combinations of factors that lead to the uptake of development research by policy-makers. Analyzing 20 projects from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), the study finds that while high research credibility is a necessary 'gatekeeper' condition, uptake typically occurs through three distinct causal pathways. The most common pathway (80% of cases) combines credibility, strong communication, stakeholder engagement, explicit demand, and influence on discourse. The authors suggest QCA is a powerful tool for testing Theory of Change assumptions but note it is resource-intensive and requires specific technical expertise.

This report examines the integration of gender-sensitive approaches into climate compatible development in urban Kisumu, Kenya. It uses the 'People’s Plans into Practice' (PPP) project (2008–2013) as a case study to analyze how gender relations influence vulnerability to climate risks and how participatory planning can empower marginalized groups. The study identifies structural, cultural, and policy barriers to gender equality while providing recommendations for national, county, and local policy-makers to better align gender and climate change interventions.

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 policy brief examines the role of gender-sensitive approaches in climate compatible development within urban Kenya, specifically focusing on the 'People's Plans into Practice (PPP)' project in Kisumu from 2008 to 2013. It explores how integrating gender dimensions can improve development outcomes, the barriers to such integration, and provides recommendations for policy-makers at national, county, and city levels.

This policy brief examines the integration of gender perspectives into climate-compatible development in urban areas of Peru, specifically focusing on the Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Networks (GRIDES) in Cajamarca and Huaraz. It identifies that while women's participation has led to implicit gender considerations in local government plans, a lack of explicit gender understanding and systemic barriers—including political, socioeconomic, and cultural obstacles—limit the ability to address gender inequality and differentiated vulnerabilities effectively.

This policy brief examines the integration of gender-sensitive approaches into climate compatible development in urban Peru, specifically focusing on the Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Networks (GRIDES) in Cajamarca and Huaraz. It finds that while women's participation in these networks has led to an implicit gender approach in local government plans, there is a significant lack of explicit measures to tackle gender inequality and a limited understanding of differentiated vulnerabilities between men and women in urban settings.

This report examines how the Green Climate Fund (GCF) can better support urban areas in achieving a paradigm shift toward low-emission and climate-resilient development. It identifies significant barriers facing cities—particularly in the developing world—including limited technical capacity, restricted access to international finance, and high fiduciary requirements. The authors propose three primary access modalities for GCF funding: utilizing unconventional implementing entities, accrediting cities as implementing entities themselves, and employing an Enhanced Direct Access (EDA) approach, potentially through a National City Facility.

This research paper examines the adoption of green growth and green economy concepts by local government in Zambia, arguing that economic diversification and local government involvement are essential for achieving environmental sustainability.

This synthesis report identifies data availability and quality as primary constraints in analyzing climate resilient economic development, noting that the lack of high-resolution and disaggregated data hinders evidence-based conclusions and the understanding of distributional patterns.

This issues paper examines opportunities for climate change adaptation in Zimbabwe's water resources sector to inform the National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS). It highlights the critical dependence of agriculture, power production, and mining on water availability and uses models to estimate potential impacts for 2050 and 2080.

This report analyzes the 'Sustainable urban tourism through low-carbon initiatives' (SUT) project conducted between 2012 and 2013 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and Hue, Vietnam. The project aimed to identify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the tourism sector and develop mitigation strategies that simultaneously create pro-poor, green employment. In Chiang Mai, the project identified transport as the primary emission source and advocated for non-motorised transport (NMT). In Hue, the project focused on promoting traditional garden houses as carbon sinks and sources of local employment. The report details the methodology used for emission estimation, the specific local strategies adopted, and the enabling factors and challenges encountered during implementation.

This report describes a methodology for integrating climate information into sector development plans to assess adaptation needs and implement interventions, using the agricultural development plans for tea and coffee in Rwanda as a practical case study.

The document argues that climate change significantly threatens hydropower potential in the Zambezi River Basin, requiring that climate data be integrated into project planning to ensure financial viability. It highlights a need for better coordination of investment and operation as four to five new plants are expected in the next 10-15 years, suggesting that linking water modelling with regional energy system models would better clarify economic and environmental trade-offs.

A policy brief detailing a research initiative that used a water supply and demand modelling tool to assess risks to hydropower in the Zambezi River basin from climate change and irrigation expansion.

This report examines the business case for the private sector in Bangladesh to invest in climate change adaptation and mitigation, specifically focusing on how to access the Green Climate Fund (GCF). It identifies significant market opportunities in energy, agriculture, insurance, and financial services, while highlighting systemic barriers such as information gaps and lack of concessional finance.

This case study examines the potential for high pressure cogeneration (HPC) technology in Pakistan's sugar industry to address electricity shortfalls and reduce operational costs by efficiently processing bagasse.

This case study evaluates the potential of using a Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) to implement renewable energy solutions, specifically photovoltaic (PV) panels, for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sialkot, Pakistan. The project, supported by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), aimed to address severe energy shortages and high electricity costs in Sialkot's industrial sector.

This reference manual, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) in 2016, provides a detailed framework for countries to plan the implementation of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. It is structured into five core modules: governance, mitigation, adaptation, finance, and measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). The guide offers a step-by-step approach to identifying institutional gaps, designing policies, mobilizing funding, and establishing tracking systems, supplemented by international case studies to illustrate best practices in climate action planning.

This briefing by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines the political and economic requirements for countries to implement their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris climate agreement. It emphasizes the need for 'climate compatible development' that balances emission reductions with poverty eradication and sustainable development, particularly in developing nations.

This policy brief examines the role of the private sector in Climate Compatible Development (CCD) in Bangladesh, identifying barriers to engagement and the potential for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to unlock private investment in adaptation and mitigation.