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Climate News 13 September – 19 September 2023
Rising tides, sinking chalkboards: How climate change threatens Bangladesh's primary education Source: The Daily Star Date: 19 Sep 2023 Climate change is severely affecting children's education in Bangladesh. Extreme weather events driven by climate change, such as cyclones and flooding, put millions of children at risk. Economic challenges can lead to lower school enrollment rates [...] Read More
Climate Change Lessons and Local Government Experiences from Assam, India
Flooded Settlements at Majuli Island, Assam, India (Photo by: Pallav Gopal Jha) The riverine island of Assam-Majuli, in the North-eastern part of India, is affected by floods and river erosion during the monsoonal period. In 2017, during the flood season, the early warning dissemination from upper riparian states indicated a possible breach in the dam [...] Read More
Climate News 6 September – 12 September 2023
Global warming, longer monsoon rains making dengue deadlier in South Asia Source: Al Jazeera Date: 8 Sep 2023 Dengue fever is causing severe problems in South Asian nations, particularly in Bangladesh, where record deaths have occurred in 2023, linked to climate change effects. Rising temperatures and extended monsoon seasons create ideal mosquito breeding conditions. Dengue [...] Read More
Safeguarding Bhutan’s Water in the Face of Climate Change
The article was first published by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on 8 May 2023. Read the original article here. Photo: SGP-UNDP Bhutan In Bhutan, water plays a crucial role in the economy and society, with the country heavily reliant on its water resources for agriculture, hydropower generation, and drinking water. Climate change, however, poses [...] Read More
Climate News 30 August – 5 September 2023
British Council introduces ‘GREAT Talk’ on climate change in Bangladesh Source: Dhaka Tribune Date: 31 Aug 2023 The British Council has launched the inaugural "GREAT Talk" sessions in Bangladesh, a part of the UK government's GREAT Campaign to promote the UK globally. The series, which began in India and concluded in Bangladesh, features UK professionals [...] Read More
South Asia’s Fiscal Needs in the Era of Climate Shocks
The blog was published in World Bank Blogs on 2 June 2023. Read the original article here. People salvage usable items from damaged homes caused by floodwaters in Swat Valley, Pakistan. The 2022 Pakistan floods are the most recent testament to how climate-induced shocks can destabilize economies. Photo: Murtaza.Ali / Shutterstock.com South Asian countries have [...] Read More
Climate News 23 August – 29 August 2023
What Asia can do to fight climate change Source: The Daily Star Date: 30 Aug 2023 The Asia Pacific region holds immense importance in the context of climate change. With major greenhouse gas emitters like China, Japan, and India and vulnerable low-lying areas facing increasing threats from flooding, recent devastating events like flooding in China, [...] Read More
Climate Action to Avert Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in Bhutan
The article was first published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on 1 November 2022. Read the original article here. Bhutan’s Thorthomi and Raphstreng glacial lakes are under threat of outburst due to climate change. Image by UNDP At 4,200 metres above sea level, the remote highland community of Lunana – made up of a [...] Read More
Climate News 16 August – 22 August 2023
Hundreds evacuated in India’s Himalayan state amid monsoon mayhem Source: Al Jazeera Date: 16 Aug 2023 Heavy rains in India's Himachal Pradesh state have led to flooding and landslides, claiming at least 60 lives, including 11 in a temple collapse. Over 800 people were evacuated as villages became inaccessible due to rising dam reservoir water [...] Read More