Author: homolata
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
‘Plastic Roads’ Made from Waste: A Path worth Paving for South Asia?
The blog was published in World Bank Blogs on 1 June 2023. Read the original article here. As the world scrambles to find innovative solutions to the plastics waste conundrum, a road less traveled is the use of non-recyclable plastic waste in paved roads. Image: World Bank Plastics are ubiquitous in our daily lives, and [...] Read More
Climate News 9 August – 15 August 2023
Bangladesh is Forging Ahead with a Green Foreign Policy Source: South Asian Voices Date: 11 Aug 2023 Bangladesh, ranking seventh among the countries most prone to extreme disaster risks due to climate change, has experienced 11,450 casualties and incurred economic losses of $3.72 billion. In response, Dhaka is embracing "green partnerships" through diplomatic channels, focusing [...] Read More
Building Climate Resilient Transport Infrastructure
This webinar was first published on Asian Disaster Preparedness Center's (ADPC) website on 5 July 2023 available here. Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) organized a webinar on ‘Building Climate-resilient Transport Infrastructures for a Changing World’ to provide essential information and raise awareness on integrating climate risk-informed planning approaches in the transport sector. Over 120 participants [...] Read More