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This policy brief introduces a thematic summary of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX), specifically focusing on the implications for water resources and water management.

This briefing introduces a thematic summary of the IPCC's Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX), specifically focusing on lessons and immediate actions for the agricultural sector to build resilience against climate extremes.

This policy brief examines the implementation of a REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) programme in Fiji, highlighting how the mechanism can be used to achieve climate change adaptation and resilience goals rather than focusing solely on mitigation.

This policy brief examines the Technology Mechanism established under the UNFCCC's Cancún Agreements, analyzing its potential to facilitate the development and transfer of climate technologies to developing countries. The authors argue for a systemic approach to innovation that balances 'push' and 'pull' factors, recommends the use of cooperative research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs, and emphasizes the need for dedicated funding windows within the Green Climate Fund to overcome financial barriers like the 'valley of death'.

This briefing describes a CDKN-funded project (RSGL 0024e) running from April 2012 to March 2014 with a value of £490,248. The project aims to integrate climate compatible development (CCD) perspectives into Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) and Andean Reciprocal watershed Agreements (ARA) by combining the strengths of top-down national schemes and bottom-up local initiatives.

The Africa Climate Change Resilience Alliance (ACCRA) is a consortium-led project that improves the adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities in Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Uganda. The project has influenced national climate and disaster risk reduction policies, implemented district-level training in Ethiopia, and established the first seasonal forecast in Uganda. Its second phase focuses on enhancing flexible, forward-looking decision-making for planners through the use of a specialized simulation game.

This case study examines the experiences of Jamaica and Senegal in accrediting National Implementing Entities (NIEs) to gain direct access to the Adaptation Fund, highlighting challenges in fiduciary management, institutional capacity, and the implications for future access to the Green Climate Fund.

This case study examines how China leveraged the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol to build expertise in carbon markets and prepare for a domestic emissions trading system. It highlights the role of powerful government ministries, coordinated capacity building, and specific regulatory controls used to ensure local sustainable development benefits and protect national economic interests.

The Socio Bosque programme is a voluntary, incentive-based conservation scheme managed by Ecuador's Ministry of Environment (MAE). It provides annual per-hectare payments to private and communal landholders, including indigenous groups, in exchange for maintaining forest cover. While not originally designed for REDD+ funding, the programme aligns with climate mitigation goals by reducing deforestation and improving the socioeconomic resilience of the rural poor.

This policy brief examines the successful adoption of solar water heater (SWH) technology in Barbados, detailing how a combination of early entrepreneurial leadership, consistent government fiscal incentives, and strategic consumer marketing created a thriving industry that reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels.

This report details the lessons learned from REDD+ readiness activities in the Republic of Congo, focusing on technical capacity, institutional strengthening, and the necessity of early stakeholder engagement to integrate REDD+ into sustainable development.

This research paper examines how community based natural resource management (CBNRM) can contribute to community based adaptation (CBA) in southern Africa. It highlights that while local incentives drive initial action, scaling up requires an enabling environment of policies and institutions. The paper identifies governance, poverty reduction, and ecosystems as the key overlapping drivers for both CBNRM and CBA.

This policy brief examines the successful adoption of solar water heaters (SWHs) in Barbados, where over 50,000 units have been installed. The success is attributed to a combination of early entrepreneurial 'champions', consistent government fiscal incentives (such as the Homeowner Tax Benefit and the Fiscal Incentives Act of 1974), and strategies to reduce consumer risk through performance guarantees and credit schemes. The document highlights that these incentives provided high value, costing the government a small fraction of revenue while saving consumers millions of dollars annually. It concludes that the Barbados experience can be replicated in other sun-rich countries with high fossil fuel imports, provided there is long-term regulatory certainty and local sensitivity in implementation.

This 2012 case study examines the integration of Climate Compatible Development (CCD) in Bangladesh's agricultural sector to ensure food security. It highlights the country's extreme vulnerability to climate change, the prioritization of food security in the Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (BCCSAP), and the need for a balanced approach between adaptation (e.g., resilient crop varieties) and mitigation (e.g., reducing GHG emissions from livestock and fertilizers). The report identifies significant funding gaps, with a total Country Investment Plan cost of USD 7.8 billion, and notes institutional barriers, including a perception that as an LDC, Bangladesh has minimal mitigation obligations.

This case study examines the implementation of the National Climate Change Strategy (NCCS) in Honduras, focusing on its integration with agriculture and food security. It evaluates the institutional frameworks, such as the Climate Change Inter-institutional Committee (CCIC), and identifies significant barriers—including financial constraints and limited institutional empowerment—that hinder the transition toward Climate Compatible Development (CCD).

This policy brief examines how China successfully leveraged the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to promote sustainable development. It highlights the role of powerful government ministries, coordinated capacity building, and the implementation of specific market restrictions to protect national interests and ensure local benefits.

This policy brief describes Ecuador's Socio Bosque programme, a voluntary incentive-based scheme managed by the Ministry of Environment (MAE) that provides annual payments to private and communal landholders to maintain forest cover and alleviate rural poverty.

This policy brief describes a study using a global-to-local modelling approach to analyze the interactions between socio-economic development, land use, food security, and climate change in Vietnam for the period 2010-2030. The study employs a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model combined with a spatial land use model to project outcomes under three scenarios: Business As Usual (BAU), High Climate Impact (HCI), and High Economic Growth (HEG).

This policy brief examines the Philippines' legal and institutional approach to climate resilience, centered on the 2009 Climate Change Act. The Act establishes a centralized governance structure led by the Climate Change Commission to mainstream climate adaptation and mitigation across government sectors and local government units (LGUs). While the framework emphasizes devolved planning and integrated socio-economic objectives, the document notes tensions between these goals and national policies promoting large-scale mining and coal investment.

The Clarification Note and Applicant Guidelines for Round 2 of the CDKN Innovation Fund outline the requirements for funding 'game-changing' project ideas focused on climate compatible development (CCD) in Africa. The fund supports an initial innovation process of up to 6 months to develop project proposals and other outputs, with potential subsequent funding for implementation.