Policy and Planning
Coping Mechanisms in the Charland’s of Bangladesh
Photo: Charland in North-Western Bangladesh The charlands (raised shoals within the river), situated along the Brahmaputra River, face severe climate impacts, compelling the local communities to devise coping mechanisms to combat climate-induced disasters. The charlands encircled by the Dharla, Dudhkumar, and Shankosh rivers are exposed to hazards like riverine erosion, floods, and cyclones. The local [...] Read More
Innovative Strategies to Minimize Loss and Damage from Climate Change
Coastal communities are among the areas most affected by climate change. Photo: ADB Asian Development Bank (ADB) first published this blog on 7 November 2023. The original blog post can be found here. Climate change is threatening vulnerable communities throughout Asia and the Pacific. To minimize the losses, five key strategies should be pursued. The [...] Read More
Nepal Climate Innovations and Private Sector Engagement
Mr. Anil Pokhrel (Photo by ADPC) Mr. Anil Pokhrel, Chief Executive of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) of Nepal. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Authority (NDRRMA) was established through the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2017 to coordinate and implement DRRM-related functions in the country. Its [...] 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
Navigating Climate Risk: The Crucial Role of Insurance in the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy
The article was first published by Asian Development Bank on 27 June 2023. Read the original article here. Insurers can bring their expertise on risk awareness to the climate challenge. Photo: Damon Lam The insurance sector can be a game-changer by managing risks from climate change in Asia and the Pacific, protecting ecosystems, and supporting [...] Read More
Rising Tides and Sinking Villages: Odisha’s Battle with Climate Change
A damaged railway track in Rayagada district, Odisha, India (Photo by: Dr. Malini Prava Sethi) The State of Odisha in India faces severe climate change impacts. In the last 12 years, at least 16 natural disasters have impacted the lives and livelihood of the coastal communities. Frequent tropical cyclones and floods have intensified sea erosion [...] Read More
Climate Change Lessons and Local Government Experiences from Assam, India
Flooded Settlements at Majuli Island, Assam, India (Photo by: Pallav Gopal Jha) The riverine island of Assam-Majuli, in the North-eastern part of India, is affected by floods and river erosion during the monsoonal period. In 2017, during the flood season, the early warning dissemination from upper riparian states indicated a possible breach in the dam [...] Read More
South Asia’s Fiscal Needs in the Era of Climate Shocks
The blog was published in World Bank Blogs on 2 June 2023. Read the original article here. People salvage usable items from damaged homes caused by floodwaters in Swat Valley, Pakistan. The 2022 Pakistan floods are the most recent testament to how climate-induced shocks can destabilize economies. Photo: Murtaza.Ali / Shutterstock.com South Asian countries have [...] Read More
Accessing Climate Funds: from Government Priorities to Community Action
Graham Clark (Photo by ADPC) Graham Clark is Chairman and Chief Executive of Asia Affinity Holdings Ltd. in Hong Kong SAR, China. What are the fundamentals of accessing climate funds? Accessing funds to address climate impacts, including disaster risk reduction, is a global priority but is complex. The scale of the problem and issues to [...] Read More