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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 fact sheet introduces infographics created by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) based on the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5). These materials, specifically from the guide 'What’s in it for Africa', are designed to help decision-makers in Africa and South Asia understand global climate impacts across different emissions scenarios.

This policy brief examines the political economy of low carbon energy in Kenya, exploring how national energy security goals align with renewable energy technologies to address energy price volatility and climate vulnerability, while noting the potential complicating influence of recent oil and gas discoveries.

This document is an introductory text for an infographic titled 'Future climate trends for Africa,' which serves as a succinct guide for decision-makers based on the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5).

This document is an introductory text for an infographic produced by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). It describes the creation of succinct guides based on the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) specifically for decision-makers in South Asia and Africa.

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 briefing by the Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) discusses the challenges of integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation policies in India, specifically within the arid zones of Barmer and Leh. It highlights the disconnect between national policy and local operational reality, advocating for the use of local knowledge and multi-stakeholder platforms to harmonize these efforts.

This research paper assesses the perceptions of climate change and the microscale adaptive strategies employed by 43 smallholder farmers in the Mhakwe Communal Area of Zimbabwe.

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 describes the implementation of a non-motorised transport (NMT) system in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as a strategy to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and address the environmental strains caused by rapid urban growth and tourism.

This briefing describes the outcomes of the Public Private People Partnerships for Climate Compatible Development (4PCCD) project (2011-2013), which tested participatory urban planning in Maputo, Mozambique, to integrate local perspectives into climate adaptation and municipal planning.

This case study describes the development and implementation of the Heat Action Plan in Ahmedabad, India. Led by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation in partnership with academic and environmental groups, the plan established the first comprehensive early warning system and heat preparedness strategy in South Asia to protect vulnerable populations from extreme heat.

This research paper by the African Centre for Cities and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network proposes a framework for 'climate compatible development' in African cities, specifically focusing on informal settlements. It argues that because a significant portion of Africa's urban growth occurs in slums, climate resilience must be integrated with poverty alleviation and in situ upgrading to avoid exacerbating existing inequalities.

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 case study examines Chiang Mai's transition toward sustainable urban tourism through the implementation of a non-motorised transport (NMT) system. Facing high greenhouse gas emissions from the tourism sector—specifically ground transport—the city developed a participatory plan to increase bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The initiative aims to reduce CO2e emissions by 0.6–1.6% of ground transport totals while creating green jobs for the urban poor. The project has served as a catalyst for further low-carbon policies, including a GEF-funded pilot project and the planned creation of a City Council for Climate Change.

This case study examines the Public Private People Partnerships for Climate Compatible Development (4PCCD) project (2011-2013), which used a participatory planning methodology to address climate change in the Chamanculo C neighborhood of Maputo, Mozambique. The project aimed to integrate local perspectives into municipal planning, resulting in the creation of a Community Plan for Climate Change Adaptation and the establishment of a Climate Planning Committee (CPC) to lead local action.

This case study examines the 'Sustainable Urban Tourism through Low Carbon Initiatives' project in Hue, Vietnam, which aimed to reduce the carbon footprint of the city's tourism sector while promoting local economic development. The initiative identified the promotion of traditional 'garden houses' as a primary strategy for climate mitigation and job creation, leveraging their role as carbon sinks and their ability to support non-motorised transport.

This briefing by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the challenges of integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation policies in India, specifically focusing on the arid regions of Barmer and Leh. Based on action research by SEEDS India, the document highlights how a lack of coordination between government ministries leads to ineffective implementation and potential maladaptation, while advocating for the use of local multi-stakeholder platforms and post-disaster 'windows of opportunity' to drive policy convergence.

This briefing describes how the Western Province of Sri Lanka is integrating urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry into its climate change adaptation strategies to mitigate flood risks, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve food security.

This executive summary describes a study commissioned by the Government of Nepal to assess the economic impacts of climate change on agriculture, hydroelectricity, and water-induced disasters. It estimates that current climate variability already costs Nepal 1.5% to 2% of its GDP annually, with future costs potentially adding another 2% to 3% of current GDP by mid-century.