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Climate News 22 November – 28 November 2023
South Asia Needs a “Marshall Plan” for Climate Resilience Source: World Bank Blogs Date: 27 Nov 2023 In the aftermath of last year's devastating floods in Pakistan, impacting 33 million people, the urgency of climate action in South Asia is evident. With rising temperatures, cyclones, and receding glaciers threatening 1.9 billion lives, the World Bank's [...] Read More
Building Resilience for South Asia’s Future
World Bank Blogs first published the blog on 6 November 2023. The original blog post can be found here. New Delhi, India-May 23 2022: A dried up empty reservoir or dam during a summer heatwave, low rainfall and drought type situation in Delhi. climate change image (Photo from World Bank Blogs) More than 850 million [...] Read More
Climate News 15 November – 21 November 2023
COP28 must focus on health crisis Source: Bangkok Post Date: 21 Nov 2023 The article underscores the perilous consequences of persistent reliance on fossil fuels, emphasizing its detrimental impact on global health and climate. Recent years have witnessed a cascade of climate-related calamities, including extreme weather events and food shortages, attributed to this dependency. With [...] Read More
Of Dragons, Data and Clouds: Bhutan’s Journey into Carbon Markets, Technology, and a Resilient Future
The blog was first published by World Bank Blogs on 19 October 2023. Read the original blog here. Paro Taktsang, Bhutan. Photo: World Bank Nestled within the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is often referred to as the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’. This evocative name, steeped in mythology and reverence, perfectly captures the spirit of a [...] Read More
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
Empowering Climate Resilience: Innovations and Initiatives in Pakistan
The Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park in Bahawalpur, Pakistan (Photo by Quaid E Azam Solar Power Private Limited) Climate change has a detrimental impact on Pakistan. The 2021 Global Climate Risk Index positioned Pakistan among the top 10 countries most affected by long-term climate risks from 2000 to 2019, considering fatalities and mortalities. We experience recurrent heatwaves, [...] Read More
A Year after Pakistan’s Deluge: How community-centric public works support the most vulnerable
The blog was first published by World Bank Blogs on 18 October 2023. Read the original blog here. In the village of Shaheed Benazirabad District, residents explain the far and wide impacts of the floods. Credit: Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project A year later, the flood water has receded, but the impacts still loom large. [...] Read More
Why South Asian Women have a Key Role in Tackling the Climate Crisis
This article was first published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on 28 June 2023. Read the original article here. South Asian women are vital for leading climate action in a region facing significant challenges due to the climate crisis, holding the potential to shape a sustainable future. Image: Belle Maluf/Unsplash South Asia faces numerous [...] Read More