Mainstreaming climate change, by integrating the risks and opportunities it poses, can help ensure that our efforts today continue to advance development even in the face of climate change. It is within this context that the United Nations Development Programme Energy & Environment Group called for a study to take stock of the climate risk screening tools, mainstreaming guidelines, and portfolio screening experience from the donor community.

Recommendations for mainstreaming adaptation resulting from the international IMACC workshop 15-17 June 2013 in Bonn. Author: GIZ-IMACC (2013)

Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Development Co-operation provides essential information and advice on how to facilitate the integration of adaptation into development processes.

Recommendations for aligning national adaptation plan processes with development and budget planning. Author: GIZ (2014)

GIZ's Climate Proofing for Development approach tailored for Zambia Author: GIZ (2014)

Economic approaches for assessing climate change adaptation options under uncertainty: Excel tools for Cost-Benefit and Multi-Criteria Analysis. Author: GIZ (2013)

Adapting to Climate Change,Adapting to Climate Variability and Change – A Guidance Manual for Development Planning Reducing Risk. Author: GTZ (2010)

Climate change creates both risks and opportunities worldwide. By understanding, planning for and adapting to a changing climate, individuals and societies can take advantage of opportunities and reduce risks.