This document is the result of an extensive mapping study to establish needs and existing institutional contributions to climate compatible development knowledge production (research, teaching and learning, community and policy outreach) in SADC countries, involving primarily the 62 universities that are part of the Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA). It is based on questionnaire data, document analysis and consultations with universities and stakeholders involved in climate compatible development knowledge production in 12 southern African countries. The study provides the first 'baseline' analysis of the role of universities in knowledge co-production for climate compatible development. It is accompanied by a substantial database.