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Climate News 19 July – 25 July 2023
UK, World Bank strengthen partnership to support coordinated climate action in South Asia Source: The World Bank Date: 25 Jul 2023 The UK government and World Bank have launched the Resilient Asia Program (RAP) to combat climate change in South Asia. The UK will provide $63 million over seven years to fund research, capacity building, [...] 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 News 5 July – 11 July 2023
What makes South Asia so vulnerable to climate change? Source: Al Jazeera Date: 8 Jul 2023 Climate-change-induced downpours, drought, and soaring temperatures have become increasingly common across the eight countries of South Asia, making it one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to the impacts of global warming. Saleemul Haq, Director at the International Centre [...] Read More
Climate News 28 June – 4 July 2023
Temperatures seen surging as El Nino weather pattern returns Source: World Economic Forum Date: 4 Jul 2023 Temperatures are expected to soar across large parts of the world after the El Nino weather pattern emerged in the tropical Pacific for the first time in seven years, the World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday. El Nino, [...] Read More
Climate News 24 May – 30 May 2023
Climbers to mark 70 years of Everest summit amid climate concerns Source: Al Jazeera Date: 26 May 2023 As the mountaineering community commemorates the 70th anniversary of Mount Everest's first conquest in 1953, climate change casts a shadow on the world's highest peak. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and erratic weather patterns pose growing concerns. The [...] Read More
Climate News 26 April – 2 May 2023
How floating farms are helping Bangladesh adapt to climate change Source: The Japan Times Date: 28 Apr 2023 In the flood-prone region of Barisal, Bangladesh, farmers like Mohammad Mohasin have turned to floating gardens, known as dhap, to combat the impacts of climate change. These hydroponic gardens, made primarily from water hyacinth and bamboo poles, [...] Read More
Climate News 19 April – 25 April 2023
'Hotter and hotter': Swathes of Asia sweat in heatwave Source: France 24 Date: 19 Apr 2023 South and Southeast Asia are grappling with a severe heatwave, with record temperatures causing distress. Bangladesh experienced its highest temperature in nearly 60 years, and India reported at least 13 heatstroke deaths, while Thailand saw temperatures reaching 44.6°C. Experts [...] Read More
Earth Day 2023 | Invest In Our Planet for Climate-resilient Communities
South Asia Region Climate Knowledge Hub (SAR-Climate) invites you to join our celebration of Earth Day 2023 today by taking note of the critical messages from academic experts in disaster risk reduction, economics, capacity-building, and climate change adaptation and resilience in South Asia. The experts in the video above are: Prof. Rajib Shaw, Graduate School of [...] Read More
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