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Climate News 8 November – 14 November 2023
Climate change: Water scarcity worst in South Asia, UN says Source: DW News Date: 13 Nov 2023 A UNICEF report reveals that 347 million children in South Asia, more than half the regional total, face severe water shortages due to climate change-induced events like floods and droughts. With 55% of South Asian children affected, the [...] Read More
Climate News 1 November – 7 November 2023
Building Resilience for South Asia’s Future Source: World Bank Blogs Date: 6 Nov 2023 Over 850 million people in South Asia live in poverty on $3.65 a day, facing the impacts of climate change, pandemics, and global shocks. Recent events like floods in Pakistan, heatwaves in India, and cyclones in Bangladesh underscore the vulnerability of [...] Read More
Climate News 25 October – 31 October 2023
The Global Energy Transition Offers an Opportunity to Boost Growth in South Asia Source: World Bank Date: 30 Oct 2023 The World Bank's latest regional economic update highlights South Asia's uncertain economic outlook, despite steady growth. The region faces fiscal constraints, limiting its ability to capitalize on the global energy transition, which offers opportunities for [...] Read More
Climate News 18 October – 24 October 2023
Greater cooperation will accelerate Himalayan climate action Source: The Third Pole Date: 18 Oct 2023 The recent floods in India's Sikkim state underscore the pressing need for better coordination between climate science and policy in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. Heavy rainfall on October 4th triggered floods that had been predicted by scientists since [...] Read More
Climate News 11 October – 17 October 2023
Pakistan among nations hit by ‘out of balance’ water cycle Source: Dawn Date: 13 Oct 2023 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that Pakistan, along with other nations, experienced imbalances in its hydrological cycle due to climate change in 2022. Over 50% of global catchment areas showed deviations from normal river discharge conditions, with [...] Read More
Climate News 4 October – 10 October 2023
Climate Change’s Unequal Burden: Why Do Low-Income Communities Bear the Brunt? Source: Earth.Org Date: 9 Oct 2023 Climate change's impact is unevenly felt, with low-income communities and developing countries suffering most. Pakistan's 2022 devastating floods exemplify this disparity, driven by climate change despite Pakistan contributing only 1% of global greenhouse gases. The wealthy, who emit [...] Read More
Climate News 27 September – 3 October 2023
India and south Asia forecast to grow more quickly than other regions Source: Financial Times Date: 3 Oct 2023 India and its South Asian neighbors are projected to experience robust economic growth in 2023, with the World Bank revising its forecast to 5.8%. This growth defies expectations for slower expansion in China and East Asia [...] Read More
Climate News 20 September – 26 September 2023
UN sounds health alarm on climate change Source: New Straits Times Date: 21 Sep 2023 UN General Assembly officials warn that the climate crisis increasingly threatens public health. They call for enhanced training, research, and resilience efforts to tackle these challenges, emphasizing the significance of the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. The World Health [...] Read More
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