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This fact sheet argues that integrating gender equality into climate change mitigation financing improves project effectiveness and sustainability. Drawing on examples from the GEF and CDM, and case studies from Nepal, Mali, and Colombia, it demonstrates that addressing gender-specific needs and ensuring women's participation in decision-making leads to higher public acceptance, increased ridership in transit, and better economic outcomes for women.

This report analyzes flood risk and the economic impact of meteorological events in Jamaica, highlighting a recurring pattern of damage to public infrastructure and the systemic failure to enforce land-use policies in hazard-prone areas.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network examines the historical lack of gender consideration in climate change mitigation financing and proposes solutions for integrating gender equality to improve project effectiveness. Through case studies in Nepal, Mali, and Colombia, it demonstrates how gender mainstreaming—including the use of disaggregated data and gender-sensitive action plans—can enhance the sustainability and social impact of emission reduction initiatives.

This fact sheet, produced by Acclimatise for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), outlines the critical role of national policy and institutions in driving climate adaptation and resilience in the Caribbean.

This fact sheet, produced by Acclimatise for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), outlines the critical role of national policy and institutions in driving climate adaptation in the Caribbean. It emphasizes the need for governments to create an enabling environment for local action through policy integration, institutional capacity building, and the translation of national strategies into local realities.

This report by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) reviews the pre-zero draft of the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The authors argue that the draft lacks ambition, repeating the framing of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) rather than integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) more deeply into development and climate change agendas. The review provides specific recommendations to improve the framework's organizing logic, monitoring mechanisms, and its interfaces with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change, and conflict-affected states.

This fact sheet outlines strategies for implementing an inclusive National Framework for Climate Services to ensure equal opportunities for all people to benefit from weather and climate information, specifically within the context of the WISER programme in Africa.

This fact sheet describes the India-UK Smart Cities for Growth partnership, focusing on enhancing the climate resilience and sustainability of Indian urban centers. It details various initiatives, including the 'Future Proofing Indian Cities' programme, disaster proofing of digital infrastructure, and the development of heat action plans to mitigate the risks of extreme temperatures.

This briefing describes the India-UK energy efficiency partnership, detailing how UK expertise in standards, labelling, and industrial efficiency has supported India's goals to decouple economic growth from emissions. It highlights specific initiatives such as the Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme and the National Industrial Energy Efficiency Fund (NIEEF), while identifying remaining challenges in financing and sub-national implementation.

This briefing describes the India-UK Energy for Growth Partnership, focusing on collaborative efforts to promote green growth in India through energy security modelling, gas and power market reforms, and the identification of climate finance mechanisms for urban development.

This policy brief describes the bilateral partnership between the UK and India focused on expanding renewable energy (RE) markets. It details UK-supported initiatives in legislative capacity building, off-grid ventures, offshore wind energy, and solar power to help India reach its 2022 target of 175GW of renewable energy.

This infographic from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network outlines the climate-related risks and opportunities across the grain value chain, from production and storage to processing and consumption. It identifies specific vulnerabilities such as crop failure and pest outbreaks, while suggesting adaptation strategies like the adoption of drought-resistant seeds and improved storage infrastructure to enhance food security.

This fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network describes the use of extreme event attribution to understand the role of climate change in weather events and its utility for long-term decision-making, featuring case studies from India.

This information brief describes the 'Achieving Development Resilient to Climate Change: A Sourcebook for the Caribbean Water Sector', a resource designed to help planners and decision makers enhance water security and climate resilience in the Caribbean region.

This information brief describes the Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation TooL (CCORAL), a web-based platform designed to help decision-makers, including non-specialists in the water sector, assess climate risks and enhance resilience in policies, legislation, plans, budgets, and projects.

This briefing document, part of a sourcebook for the Caribbean water sector, examines the role of specialist climate finance and Official Development Assistance (ODA) in building climate resilience. It highlights the high economic costs of climate hazards in the region and outlines strategies for accessing global climate funds to support water efficiency, governance, and infrastructure climate-proofing.

This report describes a project in Gorakhpur, India, focused on improving the resilience of poor urban communities to climate change. It details the collaboration between the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), the Gorakhpur Urban Resilience Project, and various local stakeholders to integrate climate risk management into urban planning and governance.

This briefing appendix provides a matrix analyzing the potential positive, negative, and indeterminate effects of various climate mitigation policies—including carbon taxes, emission trading schemes, and REDD+—on developing countries across five dimensions: trade, capital flows, aid/development finance, technology, and growth.

This research paper analyzes public spending on climate change in Peru, specifically focusing on the Adaptation and Mitigation for Climate Change (AMACC) budget. The author argues that current spending trends and allocations are insufficient to meet Peru's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by 2030, noting a lack of territorial focus and a significant decline in funding in recent years.

This guide presents a scenario involving Barrio Inundado, a low-income coastal neighborhood in South America, to illustrate the process of consulting residents on climate vulnerability and developing resilience plans.