Emma Baker

Communications Co-ordinator

CDKN

I co-ordinate communications for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), which aims to make information on climate compatible development more accessible to decision-makers in the global South.

CDKN is now led by SouthSouthNorth, working in partnership with ICLEI-South Asia, FFLA and ODI.

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Cape Town Western Cape
South Africa
CDKN

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Kampala, Uganda - credit weesam

The IPCC’s 1.5°C Report: increasing risk of heatwaves in African cities

Suzanne Carter, CDKN Country Engagement Coordinator, highlights why we need to start seriously considering the risk of extreme heat in African cities, following the release of the IPCC’s 1.5 Report.

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Even half a degree of warming matters for South Asia’s urban poor

Aditi Paul of CDKN Asia reflects on the revelations in the IPCC’s 1.5°C Special Report and its implications, including key messages for cities.

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Emma is a member of the following Themes, Networks or Projects

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Gender and Social Equality

This theme aims to deepen engagement on issues of gender and social equality in the context of environment and development, foster collaborations and strengthen capacity.
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Adaptation Learning Programme

The Adaptation Learning Programme for Africa increases the capacity of vulnerable households in sub-Saharan Africa to adapt to increasing and uncertain climate change and climate variability.
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Climate Finance

This theme focuses on how to ensure that climate finance serves to achieve meaningful, long-term change in economic and social development trajectories, particularly for developing countries.
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Cities and climate change

Views on trends, challenges, findings and case studies of cities adapting throughout the world.
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Adaptation planning

Sharing methods, tools and approaches for adaptation decision-making.
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