About SSN

We assist governments, the private sector and research institutions in understanding the economic, social and environmental choices that climate change presents. We collaborate extensively with partners who share our vision of sustainable development.

We capture and share lessons as they emerge, to contribute to global knowledge on achieving climate-compatible development in practice. SSN is a non-profit organisation operating from Cape Town, South Africa.

Latest News

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November 9, 2016

EVENT: Integrating climate risks in investment planning: Progress in establishing the Africa Climate Resilient Investment Facility (AFRI-RES)

The World Bank, African Union Commission (AUC), African Development Bank (AfDB), and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) have teamed up to establish the African Climate Resilient Development Facility (AFRI-RES). Learn more at COP 22 on 12 November, 10.00-11.30 | Africa Pavilion, Salle 1. resilientafricaninfrastructure

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November 3, 2016

EVENT: Financing Water Infrastructure

Join SSN and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network at COP22 where we will be discussing financing water infrastructure in Africa. Friday, 11 November 2016 Time:  10:00 Venue: Africa Pavilion Financing Water Infrastructure

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October 25, 2016

SSN welcomes GCF to Cape Town

The first-ever Green Climate Fund (GCF) Structured Dialogue with Africa has started in Cape Town, South Africa, with 200 participants convening over the next three days to accelerate their strategic engagement with the Fund.

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October 21, 2016

CDKN launches NDC quick-start guide

The Paris Agreement enters into force on 4 November 2016, and now all eyes turn to implementing the national climate commitments: the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Responding to this challenge, CDKN has developed a ‘Quick-Start Guide’ to support planning for NDC implementation.  The new guide addresses this process specifically for developing countries, taking into account […]