Adaptation to climate change is growing rapidly around the world both in practice as well as in the research community. This was amply demonstrated at the recent International Conference on Adaptation Futures held at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, in the United States...

This paper reviews the empirical literature on the economic impacts of natural disasters to inform both climate adaptation policy and the estimation of potential climate damages. It comprises papers that estimate the short- and long-run economic impacts of weather-related extreme events as well as studies...

This publication is an essential guide developed by the Strengthening Climate Resilience consortium, as a step-by-step guide to using and applying the Climate Smart Disaster Risk Management (CSDRM) approach. It calls for more coordinated planning and action in disaster risk management. It concludes by sharing...

CDKN’s Elizabeth Colebourn and Ram Chandra Khanal report for CDKN’s website on Asian Development Bank (ADB) workshops on the economics of climate change held across South Asia in July where they showcased lessons from CDKN’s work in Nepal. Governments in the region recognize that their...

This article discusses some of the fundamental key questions needed to improve adaptation policy and practice, as policy makers consider how to address future climate risks.   Read more: http://chimalaya.org/2012/06/30/is-climate-change-adaptation-feasible/ : http://chimalaya.org/2012/06/30/is-climate-change-adaptation-feasible/

The report aims to highlight and raise awareness on the exposure and vulnerability of the energy sector to climate change. It also identifies adaptation options available to each source of energy generation as well as for the distribution and end use of electrical energy.

The Agriculture and Development Notes – Climate Change Adaptation (ADN-CCA) Series showcases climate change adaptation efforts and mechanisms in Southeast Asian countries in agriculture and rural development. ADN CCA aims to highlight research findings, good practices and lessons learned in climate change adaptation focused on...

This paper provides four examples from three continents of women’s use of local knowledge in climate change adaptation. It aims to show that the local knowledge held by women is valuable and useful for the adaptation of smallholder agriculture to climate change. 

Attention to addressing the causes and consequences of climate change is part of a global transition in development priorities

The handbook provides guidance for identifying the most effective technology options for poverty reduction and climate change mitigation and adaptation.