Author: Saravanakuma Ramalingam
Mangrove-related policy and institutional frameworks in Pakistan, Thailand and Viet Nam
Click on the image to download the PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary This publication on "Mangrove-related policy and institutional frameworks in Pakistan, Thailand and Viet Nam" discusses the issue of mangrove destruction in several Asian countries over the past five decades. The destruction of mangroves has led to the loss of storm protection and livelihoods, reduced [...] Read More
Maldives Disaster Management Reference Handbook 2021
Click image to view PDF SummaryDetailsSummary The Maldives Disaster Management Reference Handbook 2021 provides an overview of the Republic of Maldives, a low-lying island nation facing various physical hazards due to its topography and low elevation. It highlights the country's vulnerability to seasonal events such as flooding, erosion, and sea level rise, with a significant [...] Read More
Gender Mainstreaming Policy Brief
Click on the image to download the PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary The policy brief on "Applying a gender lens to climate actions: why it matters" explores the gender-specific effects of climate change and how inequality can exacerbate the impacts of climate-induced disasters. Gender inequalities, fueled by societal norms and defined gender roles, affect not only [...] Read More
Bangladesh Good Agricultural Practices Policy 2020
Click image to view PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary The Bangladesh Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Policy 2020 establishes a comprehensive framework that promotes and implements practices ensuring safe and sustainable agricultural production. Ensuring safe food production requires following GAP principles from the start of production to post-harvest processing. GAP advocates for optimizing agricultural inputs, managing in [...] Read More
Updated Nationally Determined Contributions
Click image to view PDF The Updated Nationally Determined Contributions of Pakistan includes different chapters like the national vision for climate action, the national climate change context, climate vulnerabilities, risks and costs and mitigation efforts achievements and NDCs. Read More
Bangladesh Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Click image to view PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary Bangladesh's Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) aim for further mitigation actions that the country may take to tackle its growing emissions and play its role in global efforts. The NDC calls for a number of mitigation actions that will help limit the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. [...] Read More
Nepal’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) Report
Click image to view PDF Nepal’s INDC is a response to the decisions of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Under the INDC, Nepal will undertake measures such as integrating climate change in developmental processes, adopting National Adaptation Plans, scientific approaches to deal with climate change and formulating [...] Read MoreNepal Second NDC – Nationally Determined Contribution
Click image to view PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary Nepal's Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) was enhanced under the Paris Agreement for the period 2021-2030, following Articles 4.2 and 4.11 of the Paris Agreement, Decision 1/CP.21 paragraphs 23 and 24, and other relevant provisions of the Paris Agreement. The enhanced Nepal Second NDC takes into account [...] Read MoreNepal Nationally Determined Contributions
Click image to view PDF The Government of Nepal submitted its first NDC in October 2016 and the second in December 2020. The NDC communicates several pointers such as formulation of National Adaptation Plans, climate change adaptation in the development process, scientific approaches to deal with climate change impacts, etc. Read More