Climate Adaptation, South Asia
Deforestation Exacerbates Climate Change in Manipur in India
Image credit: Unsplash Climate Change in Manipur in India Manipur, nestled in the northeastern corner of India, shares borders with Myanmar and the Indian states of Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam. A distinctive feature of Manipur is the coexistence of multicultural ethnic communities, each with its customary laws, cultures, religions, and identities, symbolizing “unity in diversity.” [...] Read More
Climate Change in South Asia: 12 Things to Know
The article was first published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 16 October 2014. Read the original article here. Trains depart Kamlapur Railway Station in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Abir Abdullah/ADB Unless there is a concerted effort worldwide to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, South Asia will suffer huge economic, social, and environmental damage [...] Read More
Climate Change, Rain and Rising Temperatures in Koshi River Basin
A double suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi (a tributary of the Koshi river) on the way to Namche Bazar, Nepal (Photo by Robin Lardon/Shutterstock.com). The Impact of Climate Change on Rain and Rising Temperatures in Koshi River Basin It is unequivocal that changes in precipitation and temperature patterns are expected due to climate-driven changes, [...] Read More
Living with the River: Going with the Flow of the Kosi
During the flooding season, boats become the only means of transport in the Kosi River Basin in places within the embankments. (Photo: Manoj Kumar Singh / Gorakhpur News Line) Living with the River: Going with the Flow of the Kosi The Kosi is a transboundary river that springs from the Himalayan slopes of Tibet and [...] Read More
Exploring the Impacts of Climate Change on Groundwater Resources
Diesel Pumping Set Extracting Water from a Shallow Tube Well for the Paddy Crop on the Outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh (Photo: Dr. Niladri Gupta, 2022) Climate change has brought about increased temperature and shifts in precipitation patterns around the world, impacting the water resources sector. The IPCC’s sixth assessment report (AR6) highlights that changes in [...] Read More
Interview with Dr. Hoesung Lee, Former IPCC Chair
Dr. Hoesung Lee and Vidya Rana Interview with Dr. Hoesung Lee Dr. Hoesung Lee is Former Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). ADPC recently held an exclusive ‘Climate Talks’ discussion with this esteemed expert on IPCC’s 6th Assessment Cycle Reports, which range from physical evidence, adaptation and vulnerability, to mitigation of climate [...] Read More
Interview with Kamal Kishore, Member, NDMA India
Interview with Kamal Kishore Kamal Kishore, Member, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), India, is also serving as the Indian Co-Chair of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). ADPC recently held an exclusive ‘Climate Talks’ discussion with this esteemed disaster risk and resilience expert on India’s efforts towards strengthening disaster and climate resilience. Which natural [...] Read More