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Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN)

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CDKN supports decision-makers in designing and delivering climate compatible development. We do this by combining research, advisory services and knowledge management to support locally owned and managed policy processes. We work in partnership with decision-makers in the public, private and non-governmental sectors nationally, regionally and globally. We hold strongly to the ideals of human development and environmental sustainability.

We are led by South Africa-based SouthSouthNorth (SSN) and managed by an alliance of organisations comprising SSN, Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (Ecuador), ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability-South Asia (India) and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). 

We strive to deliver the highest quality technical advice, forge uniquely effective partnerships, and drive the latest and best thinking on climate compatible development. Our ODI-based team advises on climate knowledge sharing and policy engagement strategies and manages the CDKN website.

Within the broad scope of climate compatible development, we work across four specific themes:

  • Water-energy-food nexus
  • Climate finance
  • Cities and urban resilience
  • Gender and social inclusion

Staff

Andrew Scott, Mairi Dupar

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  1. Advancing gender equality and climate action: a practical guide to setting targets and monitoring progress

    Toolkit/guidelines

  2. Aligning energy development and climate objectives in Nationally Determined Contributions

    Research reports

  3. Budgeting for NDC action: initial lessons from four climate-vulnerable countries

    Working papers

  4. Enhancing climate change development programmes in Uganda

    Working papers

  5. Strengthening disaster risk management in India: a review of five state disaster management plans

    Research reports

  6. 10 things to know: gender equality and achieving climate goals

    Research reports

  7. Mainstreaming climate compatible development

    Book/book chapter

  8. Close to home: subnational strategies for climate compatible development

    Research reports

  9. Targeting Zero Zero: achieving zero extreme poverty on the path to zero net emissions

    Working papers

  10. Climate change litigation: a rising tide?

    Other

  11. Green growth: implications for development planning

    Toolkit/guidelines

  12. Improved integrated risk management could help address risks posed by slow-onset processes

    Other

  13. The EU and the progressive alliance negotiating in Durban: saving the climate?

    Research reports

  14. How to build consensus in climate change negotiations

    Briefing/policy papers

  15. National adaptation plan guidelines launched for Least Developed Countries

    Other

  16. Climate finance challenges and responses

    Briefing/policy papers

  17. Climate and Development Outlook: special edition on negotiations support

    Other

  18. Climate and Development Outlook: special edition on low emissions development

    Other