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The document argues that policymakers must move beyond the traditional separation of adaptation, mitigation, and development to avoid inefficiencies and conflicting strategies. It defines 'Climate Compatible Development' as a framework for 'Triple Win' strategies that minimize climate impacts while maximizing opportunities in a low-emission future. The brief details how mitigation (e.g., REDD+), adaptation (e.g., disaster risk reduction), and economic development (e.g., transitioning away from high-carbon exports) must be merged. It highlights the role of climate finance, shifting from charity to the 'polluter pays' principle, and emphasizes the need for national governance systems that integrate climate goals into budgets and plans to ensure benefits reach poor populations.

The National Climate Change Policy Framework (NCCPF) seeks to protect Ghana's development progress from climate shocks while transitioning to a low-carbon growth path. The framework identifies critical vulnerabilities in the coastal zone, agriculture, and water resources, noting that the poorest populations and women are disproportionately affected. To address these, the NCCPF focuses on three main objectives: low carbon growth, effective adaptation, and social development, supported by seven systemic pillars including governance, finance, and capacity building. Key targets include generating 10% of energy from renewable resources by 2020 and implementing 'climate-proof' infrastructure.

The document examines REDD+ as a tool for mitigating climate change through the reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries. It argues that while REDD+ offers opportunities for low-carbon transitions, economic growth, and climate adaptation, its success depends on significant institutional investment and the mitigation of risks to forest-dependent communities.

The CDKN Research Consultation workshop, held on 24 September 2010, gathered 40 UK-based researchers to refine a research framework focused on 'Climate Compatible Development' (CCD). The proposed framework consists of four themes: Impacts, Responding to a Changing Climate, Evaluating Climate Compatible Development, and Policy Processes. Funding is planned across three streams: a Long-Term Strategy (£30-250K), a Short-Term Strategy (under £30K), and an Innovation Fund (£10-50K). Key discussions highlighted the need for better integration between climate science and policy-making, the importance of addressing energy access in developing countries, and the necessity of developing indicators to measure adaptive capacity at the local level.

The study analyzes farmer adaptation to climate change in Southern Africa, identifying key drivers of adaptation and recommending policy interventions to improve farmer resilience.

The President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Hilda C. Heine, describes the United States' decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement as "disappointing" and "highly concerning" for those on the "frontline of climate change." Despite the "grave impacts" of this decision, the President asserts that the Marshall Islands and the "wider Pacific family" remain firmly committed to the agreement and will continue to implement it swiftly.

The document details the experience of LTS International in supporting Ethiopia's water sector to prepare for Green Climate Fund (GCF) applications. It emphasizes the importance of aligning GCF requirements with existing national planning practices, balancing technocratic 'best fit' criteria with national political priorities, and ensuring cross-sectoral involvement of technical staff beyond environment specialists. Additionally, it highlights the need for government experts to lead the writing process to build lasting capacity, supported by a continuous dialogue and gap analysis.

The document calls for G20 leaders to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and ensure the Paris Agreement is designed for ambition to avoid global warming of 3°C or more. It emphasizes the need for a five-year process to ramp up emission targets starting in 2020 and the delivery of $100 billion annual climate finance by 2020. Additionally, it urges the G20 to fulfill its 2009 promise to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, noting that the G20 currently spends nearly $90 billion annually on fossil fuel exploration.

A pilot project in Uganda demonstrated the viability of the A-B-C-D rural electrification model, which provides renewable power to anchor customers, businesses, community facilities, and domestic users. The project achieved a 90% reduction in diesel use for a cell phone tower and enabled year-round high-value crop production via solar-powered drip irrigation. Financial modelling suggests the model can be commercially viable at scale with initial development funding, leading to plans for expansion into Tanzania and Zambia.

The 'Growing up in adversity' project, conducted by Universidad del Norte in Manatí, Colombia, examined the gender-specific psychological and social effects of devastating floods that occurred between 2010 and 2011. The study found that women faced unique vulnerabilities due to gender-related patterns of resource access and domestic responsibilities, but also demonstrated significant adaptive social skills in temporary housing. By employing clinical psychology interventions, community workshops, and an SMS alert system, the project helped survivors strengthen social support networks and consolidate a group identity. The findings argue for the necessity of sex-disaggregated data and a gender-based approach to disaster preparedness plans to move beyond viewing women as victims and instead leverage their active contributions to community resilience.

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.

The briefing by ODI and CDKN argues that while the Zero Draft of the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction shows some progress in inclusion and environmental considerations, it fails to provide a coherent structure or a strong narrative linking disaster risk reduction (DRR) to climate change, poverty, and sustainable development. The authors highlight critical gaps in financial commitments, the treatment of conflict-affected states, and the lack of detailed implementation plans for science and technology.

The guide outlines nine critical questions for planning a successful climate knowledge platform, emphasizing the need for clear objectives, a distinct niche, and a deep understanding of the target audience. It highlights that content quality is the most important factor for engagement and stresses the necessity of proper staffing, clear governance, and a sustainable business model to avoid the common failure of platforms where initial enthusiasm fades and traffic dries up.

The document discusses the tension between aesthetic and functional choices in urban greening across Indian cities, noting that many commonly planted exotic species are prone to uprooting during extreme weather events like cyclones. It highlights a lack of scientific rigour in national guidelines and fragmented institutional management of urban greenery, while weighing the biodiversity benefits of native species against the perceived hardiness of non-native species in urban environments.

The document outlines the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report's findings on the physical science of climate change, emphasizing that global warming is primarily caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gas increases. It details observed changes in surface temperatures, the water cycle, sea levels, and ocean acidification, while noting that many climate impacts will persist for centuries even if greenhouse gas concentrations are stabilized.

The text emphasizes the urgent need to scale out community-based adaptation (CBA) through increased finance, noting that mitigation currently dominates climate funding. It highlights successful local initiatives in Colombia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, and Vietnam, while praising Nepal's target of directing 80% of climate finance to the local level via its Local Adaptation Plans of Action (LAPA) programme.

The document analyzes the mechanisms for recipient countries to access climate finance directly, distinguishing between 'direct access' (oversight and management at the national level) and 'enhanced direct access' (where funding decisions also occur nationally). It highlights that institutional capacity, particularly meeting fiduciary standards, is the primary barrier for developing countries. Drawing on the Adaptation Fund and GEF, the brief notes that while some countries like Belize and Jamaica have successfully achieved accreditation, many others struggle with complex application processes, language barriers, and a lack of documented project management track records. The brief recommends that the GCF define its access modalities quickly, learn from existing funds, and consider conditional accreditation for institutions already approved by other climate funds.

The document details how Zimbabwe's education sector managed the aftermath of tropical cyclone Idai through a multi-stakeholder cluster system and SMS-based needs assessment. It highlights the necessity of mental health support, the role of school clusters in resource sharing, and the challenges of using schools as emergency shelters. Long-term efforts include 'building back better' with resilient infrastructure and implementing inclusive education tools like solar radios to minimize future disruptions.

The Water Stewardship Initiative in Maharashtra, India, employs community-led governance to combat water scarcity and falling groundwater levels. By establishing Village Water Management Teams and using tools like Water Health Charts and Water Budgets, the initiative has improved the water status of villages, increased water harvesting by 61.44 billion litres between 2016 and 2017, and promoted water-saving techniques that saved 3.24 billion litres. The model emphasizes stakeholder engagement, the formulation of local water-use rules, and the treatment of water as a common good through Group Micro-Irrigation to enhance climate change adaptation.

The document details the development of a climate change and sustainable development master's curriculum by a consortium of 23 academics from six universities in southern Africa. It identifies key pedagogical and operational challenges, recommending early alignment on curriculum principles, pilot testing of templates, and increased face-to-face collaboration to overcome the frustrations of virtual communication. The process resulted in a Curriculum Framework, a curriculum consisting of seven modules, and supporting courseware, which were praised by external experts for their logic and explicit learning outcomes.