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Adaptation Learning Mechanism
Global platform that shares knowledge, maps good practice, and builds networks on climate change adaptation
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AfricaAdapt
Knowledge sharing for climate change adaptation in Africa
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Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Risk and Adaptation Assessment (CEDRA)
Strategic-level environmental decision-support tool.
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Climate Proofing for Development
Analyses of risks posed with climate change on policies, projects and programmes in developing countries
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Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (CVCA) CARE Handbook
Framework for analysing vulnerability and capacity to adapt to climate change at the community level.
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ClimateTechWiki
Knowledge-sharing platform in the field of climate change mitigation and low carbon technology
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ClimateWizard
Computer program that enables both technical and non-technical audiences to visualise the effects of climate change.
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Community-based Risk Screening tool-Adaptation and Livelihoods (CRiSTAL)
Help project planners and managers integrate climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction into community-level projects.
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ENPEP-Balance
Identifies the effects of changes in energy price and demand
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ESMAP Low Carbon Development Tools
Supporting low carbon development planning in the energy sector in developing countries
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FAO CLIMPAG
Online data for a better analysis of the effects of climate change on agriculture
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Geospatial Toolkit
Identifying & assessing the resource potential and economic viability for renewable energy technologies
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GHG-Air pollution INteractions and Synergies (GAINS)
Assesses the effects and costs of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution
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HEDON
Knowledge sharing platform to exchange information about household renewable energy use
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LEDS framework and toolkits
Provides support for the development and implementation of Low Emissions Development Strategies (LEDS)
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Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System (LEAP)
Software-based computer tool for scenario analysis to assess the impacts of energy and climate change mitigation policies
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Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC-McKinsey)
Identifying options for climate change mitigation and calculation of mitigation costs
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MARKAL/TIMES
Software-based computer tool for scenario analysis to assess impacts of energy and mitigation policies
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Mitigation Action Plans and Scenarios, MAPS
Provides support for the development of climate change mitigation scenarios
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Model for the Assessment of Greenhouse-gas Induced Climate Change, and a Regional SCENario GENerator (MAGICC/SCENGEN ) (Version 5.3)
Software to determine changes in greenhouse-gas concentrations from anthropogenic emissions
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Non-Annex 1 Marginal Abatement Cost curve (NAMAC-ECN)
Identifying options for climate change mitigation and calculation of the mitigation costs
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OpenEI
Knowledge-sharing platform for information in the field of climate change mitigation and low carbon technology
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Providing Regional Climates for Impact Studies (PRECIS)
Modelling system that generates high-resolution climate information for climate change scenarios
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Red Cross / Red Crescent Climate Guide
Shares the experiences of more than 40 organisations who address climate change risks
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Reegle
Knowledge-sharing platform to search for information in the field of renewable energy
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RETScreen
Toolbox-like software which can be used as a decision-support tool for identifying renewable energy options and impacts
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SWERA RREX
Identifies renewable energy resources by using GIS maps
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Technology Needs Assessment Handbook (2010)
Handbook to identify technology options for poverty reduction and climate change
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weADAPT
Website and network based around climate adaptation issues
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World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal
The World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal provides access to climate and climate-related data
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Christian Aid’s Toolkit series: Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Secure Livelihoods (ICCASL)
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Climate Change Adaptation through Integrated Risk Reduction
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Designing Climate Change Adaptation Initiatives: A UNDP Toolkit for Practitioners
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GGGI’s Green growth plans
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Global Village Energy Partnership (GVEP)
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IMAGE/TIMER Regional Energy Model
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National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) Platform
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Opportunities and Risks for Climate Change and Disasters (ORCHID) Methodology
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Renewable Energy Resource Assessment
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UNDP’s Low Emission Climate Resilient Development Strategy
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USAID’s Adapting to Climate Variability and Change: A Guidance Manual for Development Planning