This case study in Lao-oi district demonstrates how climate change can be mainstreamed into a local community development plan. The case study explains how adaptation was incorporated into the plan to address risks and vulnerabilities associated with rice-farming, the main source of livelihood in the...

This report synthesizes the findings of two case studies titled ‘Comparing Adaptation and Development’, which were undertaken in Bangladesh and Vietnam by the Regional Climate Change Adaptation Knowledge Platform for Asia. One of the key messages of these studies is that while in theory there...

The report assesses the current state of climate change adaptation in the Lao PDR and its integration into planning and policy processes, while looking into the institutional mechanisms and policies concerning adaptation, research priorities, national strategies for adaptation capacity building, and areas of intervention for...

The main objectives of this case study were to understand climate risks and uncertainties inherent in local communities and demonstrate the integration of climate change adaptation into local development plans. The study concluded that raising awareness about climate risks and variability, communicating climate-related information, and...

  The APLP is a signature program of the East-West Center. It involves 4.5 months of intensive work in Honolulu and a highly flexible 4.5-month practicum, giving participants a wide range of options for their second semester experience. Basic application requirements are strong English language...

Evidence and Lessons from Latin America (ELLA) Learning Alliances work through an interactive online platform with a learning space and a dedicated networking space, email updates, and a first-hand visit to Latin America for the most active and engaged contributors. Participation is free of charge,...

  The Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies (ANHS) invites applications for support of short-term research or other scholarly projects that will advance knowledge of the Himalaya-Karakoram-Hindukush mountain regions. Applicants should be at the postdoctoral level or have equivalent professional experience. The fellowship will support...

  The National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR) Climate, Switzerland's Centre of Excellence in Climate and Climate Impact Research, invites young scientists to join leading climate researchers in the scenic Swiss Alpine village of Grindelwald for keynote lectures, workshops and poster sessions on the...

  The ICCG and the Euro-Mediterranean Centre for Climate Change (CMCC) are pleased to announce their first edition of the Summer School on “Climate Change Impacts and Policy in the Mediterranean Basin” for postgraduate students. The main purpose of the School is to investigate the...

  CDKN is running a Negotiation Support Innovation Challenge to fund innovative projects that support developing country negotiators to be more influential in international climate change negotiations. It welcomes applications for different types of projects, including new initiatives, project scale-ups and new editions to existing...