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This report details a research consultation workshop held by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) on 24 September 2010 at the Royal Society. The event gathered 40 UK academics and researchers to refine the CDKN research strategy, focusing on 'Climate Compatible Development' (CCD) and the creation of demand-led research to support decision-makers in developing countries.

This research paper analyzes farmer adaptation to climate change in South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It finds that access to credit, extension services, and climate awareness are key determinants of adaptation. The study recommends that governments improve access to markets and information, and invest in R&D for technologies such as irrigation and crop development to support farmers.

A statement from the office of President Hilda C. Heine of the Republic of the Marshall Islands expressing concern over the United States' intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement while reaffirming the Marshall Islands' and the wider Pacific region's commitment to the accord.

This case study by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) details four lessons learned by LTS International while supporting the Government of Ethiopia in developing a programme pipeline document for the water sector to secure funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

A statement by Tony de Brum (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands) and Maria de Fátima Monteiro Jardim (Minister of Environment of Angola) urging G20 leaders meeting in Antalya, Turkey, to drive ambition for the Paris Climate Change Conference.

A case study on a CDKN-supported pilot project in Uganda that tested the 'A-B-C-D Rural Electrification' model. The project demonstrated the technical and commercial viability of a distributed off-grid power model serving anchor customers, businesses, community facilities, and domestic households.

This case study describes a project by Universidad del Norte, funded by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), which investigated the psychological impacts and coping strategies of women in Manatí, Colombia, following devastating floods in 2010 and 2011. The project aimed to identify models of care to boost psychological resilience and inform public policies for disaster risk management using a gender-sensitive approach.

Tariq Banuri, Director of the Division for Sustainable Development at the UN, argues that integrating climate and development goals requires making renewable energy affordable and competitive. He asserts that reducing the cost of renewables is the only way to ensure global economic growth and poverty reduction while lowering emissions.

A briefing by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) assessing the 'Zero Draft' of the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (HFA2). The authors argue that while the draft has advanced in areas like the inclusion of vulnerable groups, it fails to provide a cohesive structure and lacks sufficient integration with climate change, conflict, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This guide provides a nine-point checklist for climate knowledge brokers to ensure the success and sustainability of online knowledge platforms, emphasizing the need for strategic planning over mere technical presentation.

This research paper by Pratibha Caleb and Rithika Fernandes of ICLEI South Asia examines the debate between using native versus introduced tree species to enhance urban resilience in Indian cities facing increasing climate-related disasters.

This guide, authored by Dr Qamar Chaudhry of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), outlines key findings from the first section of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) regarding the physical science of climate change.

This document contains the remarks delivered by Sam Bickersteth, Chief Executive of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), at the opening plenary of the Eighth International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA8) in Kathmandu, Nepal. The speech focuses on the necessity of scaling up finance for local-level climate adaptation and the relationship between greenhouse gas emission reductions and adaptation resource requirements.

This policy brief examines the 'direct access' and 'enhanced direct access' modalities for the Green Climate Fund (GCF), analyzing the institutional capacities required for developing countries to manage climate finance independently. It draws on the experiences of the Adaptation Fund and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to identify barriers to accreditation—such as fiduciary standards and project management track records—and provides recommendations for the GCF Board to streamline access and support country ownership.

Zimbabwe's education sector responded to tropical cyclone Idai by implementing a multi-stakeholder cluster system and using SMS-based reporting to coordinate aid. Recovery efforts highlighted the need for psychosocial support and the challenge of schools serving as emergency shelters, which delayed the return to learning in Manicaland. Long-term resilience is being addressed through projects supported by the Global Partnership for Education and the European Union, focusing on resilient infrastructure and inclusive, home-based learning tools in Manicaland and Matebeleland North.

This case study describes the Water Stewardship Initiative launched in 2015 by the Watershed Organisation Trust's Centre for Resilience Studies (W-CReS). The initiative aims to promote "climate-smart water governance" in semi-arid areas of Maharashtra, India, by shifting villages from the over-exploitation of groundwater to judicious use through community participation, water budgeting, and the establishment of local management institutions.

This case study describes the development of a flexible master's programme in climate change and sustainable development designed for universities across the SADC region. Led by a consortium of 23 academics from six universities, the project aimed to create a shared curriculum to build capacity for climate compatible development in southern Africa.

This case study describes a community-led pilot project initiated in 2021 to provide a consistent, piped water supply to Gangles, a rural ward in Leh, Ladakh, India. The project addressed extreme winter temperatures of -30 degrees Celsius and uneven terrain by implementing an insulated pipe distribution network and smart water management systems, ensuring a supply of 75 litres per person per day.

This briefing by Naomi Oates of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) examines the challenges and progress of mainstreaming climate change adaptation within Ethiopia's water sector, highlighting the tension between 'add-on' international finance and the need for integration into core development planning.

This case study describes NAMA Café de Costa Rica, an initiative that utilizes a mobile app and a Measuring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Costa Rican coffee sector.