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This policy brief introduces the 'Green Guide (GG): Aligning political and social contexts for Green and Inclusive Growth' project, which focuses on the political complexities of transitioning economies toward greener and more inclusive growth, specifically within the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

This policy brief discusses the application of a 'triple wins' matrix methodology in coastal Belize to identify policies that simultaneously address climate adaptation, mitigation, and economic development, specifically highlighting the potential of mangrove conservation and restoration.

This policy brief examines the role of the extractive industries (EIs) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and argues for a shift from 'trickle-down economics' toward an inclusive green growth strategy to mitigate environmental degradation and social harm.

This policy brief introduces a paper that investigates the evidence for 'triple win' policies—strategies that simultaneously provide climate adaptation, mitigation, and development benefits. It notes a current lack of empirical evidence on the costs and benefits of such policies and describes an assessment based on four developing country studies. The work is part of a broader project focused on identifying climate-smart investment strategies for coastal zones to support national planners.

This policy brief introduces a research project that utilizes a global-to-local modelling approach—combining a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model with a spatially explicit land use model—to analyze the interconnected effects of socio-economic development, climate change, and food security in Vietnam for the period 2010-2030.

This policy brief introduces 'A Green Guide (GG): Aligning political and social contexts for Green and Inclusive Growth,' a CDKN project designed to provide practical guidance and communication tools to integrate climate change and development planning for equitable growth.

This report explores the intersections between climate change, agriculture, and development, specifically analyzing conceptual frameworks and their application within the agriculture sector. It is part of a CDKN-funded project examining the use of climate compatible development (CCD) principles in African agricultural research and advisory services.

This policy brief outlines the intersection of climate change, agriculture, and development, arguing that project-based initiatives are insufficient and that coordinated, policy-integrated action is required to address global food security and environmental services.

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 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 research paper examines the costs and benefits of enhancing housing resilience to typhoons in three wards of Da Nang, Vietnam, identifying barriers to safe construction and household preferences for risk reduction options.

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 provides recommendations to government officials in Ahmedabad, India, regarding disaster relief and adaptation initiatives to build resilience against extreme heat events.

This policy brief introduces a report on the vulnerability of outdoor workers, particularly construction workers, to extreme heat in Ahmedabad. It notes that Ahmedabad is the first Indian city to implement a comprehensive early warning system and preparedness plan for heat events, filling a gap in India's national climate adaptation strategies. The document advocates for coordinated action among government, employers, and health providers to reduce heat stress through educational and policy interventions.

This policy brief examines the heightened vulnerability of slum communities in Ahmedabad to extreme heat events, noting that nearly two million residents in these areas face increased exposure and fewer adaptation options compared to other city residents.

This policy brief outlines recommendations for health professionals in Ahmedabad, India, to address heat vulnerability. It highlights the city's role as the first in India to establish a comprehensive early warning system and preparedness plan for extreme heat, emphasizing the importance of inter-departmental collaboration and the use of urban health centers and link workers to reach vulnerable populations.