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Climate News 5 April – 11 April 2023
UNOPS Bangladesh launches SDG Cafe on climate change Source: Dhaka Tribune Date: 5 Apr 2023 UNOPS Bangladesh has launched the "SDG Cafe," a monthly roundtable event to enhance understanding of Bangladesh's progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants from various sectors will discuss current practices, technologies, policies, and challenges related to SDG implementation. The [...] Read More
Climate News 29 March – 4 April 2023
Surviving South Asia’s heatwaves Source: World Economic Forum Date: 29 Mar 2023 In southern Pakistan, near the city touted as the hottest in the world, journalist Sultan Rind explains the reality of life at 46 degrees. Rind's day begins early with outdoor activities with family and friends to beat the scorching heat. They enjoy folk [...] Read More
Climate News 22 March – 28 March 2023
Bangladesh bans plastics in world's largest mangrove forest Source: France24 Date: 28 Mar 2023 Bangladesh has imposed a ban on single-use plastics in the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, due to damage caused by tourists and visitors who leave behind disposable water bottles, plastic food plates, and cans. The Sundarbans is home to rare [...] Read More
Climate News 15 March – 21 March 2023
Renewables and climate change in Nepal Source: The Himalayan Times Date: 18 Mar 2023 Energy is essential for development, but its environmental impact raises concerns. Renewable energy technologies (RETs) are crucial for mitigating climate change. Globally, non-renewable sources dominate energy demand, with conventional energy sources being prevalent in Nepal. Slow adoption of RETs hinders climate [...] Read More
Climate News 8 March – 14 March 2023
Green Climate Fund team in Pakistan to discuss cooperation Source: Dawn Date: 10 Mar 2023 A delegation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) visited Pakistan to discuss potential cooperation in addressing climate change and accessing climate finance. The delegation met with officials from the Ministry of Climate Change and other stakeholders to enhance Pakistan's capacity [...] Read More
Climate News 1 March – 7 March 2023
India is sizzling. It is time to act Source: Indian Express Date: 2 Mar 2023 Heat waves have become a major concern for India this year. The scorching summer heat has started prematurely, as per the recent IMD reports. If the record temperatures of the recent past are any indication, the heat wave is likely [...] Read More
Climate News 22 February – 28 February 2023
Safeguarding children in South Asia from compounding shocks and stresses Source: UNICEF Date: 24 Feb 2023 Policymakers and experts met at the SAARC Secretariat in Kathmandu to discuss safeguarding children and families in South Asia facing climate disasters, economic shocks, and ongoing COVID-19 effects. Organized by UNICEF South Asia in partnership with SAARC, the event [...] Read More
Climate News 15 February – 21 February 2023
Four South Asian cities show the way for collaborative, low-emission development Source: The Third Pole Date: 15 Feb 2023 Since 2012, 14 South Asian cities have adopted or are collaborating on an Urban Low Emissions Development Strategy (Urban-LEDS). Urban-LEDS is an initiative by UN-Habitat and NGO ICLEI, which work with cities to accelerate development that [...] Read More
Climate News 8 February – 14 February 2023
Maldives is turning to digital innovations to tackle climate change Source: World Bank Date: 8 Feb 2023 The World Bank-financed Digital Maldives project, part of an innovating engagement with the Government of Maldives, is supporting the country in both expanding its current climate-relevant data collection. This platform will bring together many sources of climate data [...] Read More