Commission on Climate Change and Development

CCCD

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Mission

CCCD was launched in December 2007 by the Swedish Government, with the aim of contributing to international efforts in adaption and risk reduction. It gathers 13 renowned individuals and is probably unique in its international character and balanced composition. Its work focuses on exploring the links between adaptation to climate change and development.

The organization has no registered commitments.

allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.

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Publication

1 December 2009

Accommodating migration to promote adaptation to climate change

This report explains the ways in which climate change may increase future migration, and the risks associated with such migration.

Publication

2 November 2009

Climate change: impacts and roles of humans

The human dimension of climate adaptation: the importance of local and institutional issues, child friendly version:

Publication

2 June 2009

The human dimension of climate adaptation: the importance of local and institutional issues

This paper presents a conceptual framework that turns the mainstream adaptation discourse upside down, with understanding and respect for autonomous adaptation as the starting point for a new agenda to manage the human dimensions of climate change.

Publication

18 May 2009

Closing the gaps

Disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change in developing countries:

News

18 May 2009

Closing the gaps: Commission on Climate Change and Development issues final report

'For the poorest communities the priority is to build people’s adaptive capacity and resilience – their ability to manage risks and shocks' says the final CCCD report presented last week to UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon...