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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
Climate Change’s Impact on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Mangrove forests on Andaman Island, India (Photo by: Dr. Yuvaraj) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, nestled in the Bay of Bengal, are known for their picturesque landscape, rich biodiversity, and unique ecosystems. The abundant resources form the backbone of the islands' economy, and local communities' livelihoods primarily depend on tourism and fisheries. The island ecosystems, [...] Read More
Why South Asia is Among the Hardest Hit Regions by Climate Change
The article was first published by U.S. News on 30 June 2022. Read the original article here. People travelling through flood waters by raft, June 26, 2022, in the Daudpur Union of Dakkin Surma Upazila of Sylhet. (MD RAFAYAT HAQUE KHAN/EYEPIX GROUP/FUTURE PUBLISHING/GETTY IMAGES) As India and Bangladesh emerge from devastating floods, one expert explains [...] 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