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Surviving South Asia’s heatwaves
Source: World Economic Forum
Date: 29 Mar 2023
In southern Pakistan, near the city touted as the hottest in the world, journalist Sultan Rind explains the reality of life at 46 degrees. Rind’s day begins early with outdoor activities with family and friends to beat the scorching heat. They enjoy folk songs under the shade of trees. However, as the sun rises in Shikarpur, near Jacobabad, known as the hottest city globally, Rind resorts to wearing sunglasses and eating watermelon to stay cool. A visit to a local primary school reveals that many students are absent due to the extreme heat and power outages. The region faces complex challenges with heat waves, impacting agriculture, energy demand, and carbon emissions. Effective cooling and sustainable solutions are urgently needed to mitigate these issues.
Meeting Nepal’s water challenges
Source: Kathmandu Post
Date: 31 Mar 2023
Water scarcity is a pressing issue that demands immediate attention. It threatens every aspect of our lives, from food security to public health, economic stability, and political power. Sustainable water management is crucial to sustain different sectors, especially with the increasing demand and climate change impacts. Without it, water resources may decline, compromising public health, causing economic losses, and threatening food security. Prioritising water sustainability as a key policy component is crucial to ensure a healthy and prosperous future for our societies.
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ghana share climate prosperity plans
Source: Dhaka Tribune
Date: 3 Apr 2023
The Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Group of Finance Ministers from the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), representing 58 countries and 1.5 billion people, invited business and philanthropy to invest in economy-wide strategies to address climate challenges. They presented Climate Prosperity Plans (CPPs) to private sector representatives, aiming for cooperation in climate-resilient growth. Ghana’s President and CVF chair, Nana Akufo-Addo, highlighted the importance of private sector collaboration to achieve sustainability goals. The event sought to facilitate partnerships for private sector corporations to support CPPs, including carbon reduction projects in energy, agriculture, and forestry. Access to climate financing and investment was emphasized as a priority for vulnerable nations, with a focus on overcoming barriers to climate adaptation.
