Institute of Development Studies

Climate Change and Development Centre (CCDC)

Pioneering research and knowledge partnerships for development in a changing climate

We are a growing group working on climate change and development. We collaborate with other research, knowledge management and communication experts across IDS, the University of Sussex and a strong network of partners in developing countries through the Climate Change and Development Centre (CCDC).

We promote collaborative research and policy analysis, delivering high quality research programmes, knowledge services, teaching and training.

Our aim is to shift thinking, policy and practice towards multi-dimensional perspectives on vulnerability and poverty.

CCDC has three core research streams although much of the work is cross-cutting:

• Poverty and Adaptation -Towards a pro-poor adaptation agenda that contributes to eradicating poverty
• Climate Change Policy - Developing shared visions and global capacity for an equitable climate change regime
• Low Carbon Development -Improving our understanding on how countries can achieve sustainable economic growth

Building networks, sharing knowledge
We foster networks and initiatives that build and bridge communities of practice

Teaching, training and mentoring
Preparing development professionals to address climate change challenges

For more information contact Hannah Bywaters
Tel: 44 (0)1273 915722
E-mail: climatechange@ids.ac.uk

Climate Change & Development Centre News

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21 Oct 09 Climate Lite: Making climate change and development issues easy to digest



Climate Lite is a new briefing series enabling busy policymakers and field practitioners to quickly learn about key issues linking climate change with international development even if they are new to the topic





02 Oct 09 New IPCC report to raise climate resilience up the scientific agenda



IDS Fellow Tom Mitchell appointed as a lead author on the International Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) first comprehensive assessment on improving resilience to climate change.





10 Sep 09 Lights, Camera, Action: the Media’s Role in the Climate Change Debate



Climate change is rising up the media agenda, especially in countries which are already experiencing changes. But to what extent are broadcasters contributing to public awareness and action on climate change?






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Climate Change & Development Centre Projects




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• Adaptation screening tools for development cooperation: Piloting ORCHID and other approaches - (Ongoing)
• AfricaAdapt - (Ongoing)
• Assessment of large and small hydropower options - Global climate change requires climate-friendly low carbon energy options. Hydropower is a low carbon energy sources which is globally abundant and has a high potential. Hydropower has been used around the world for centuries. In recent years, both small and large hydropower developments have seen increased use. (Ongoing)
• Assisting Climate Leaders in Vulnerable Developing Countries - (Ongoing)
• BASIC - (2005 - 2007)



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