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Towards a Sustainable Delta: Need for a Climate-inclusive M&E Framework in Bangladesh
Photo: pexels.com Deltas are birthplaces of human civilization and are highly susceptible to climate change impacts like rising sea levels and changes in river flow. They are also affected by human-induced impacts related to land use within their catchment area. The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta, for example, is the world's largest and most dynamic delta and home [...] Read More
Social and Gender Inclusivity in Climate Finance
Photo: pexels.com Of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), at least 11 require specific indicators related to social and gender dynamics. The slow progress in achieving SDGs has been due to global political and economic instability, COVID-19 impact, and inadequate financing for implementing climate actions aimed at helping vulnerable nations and communities adapt and build [...] Read More
Deforestation Exacerbates Climate Change in Manipur in India
Image credit: Unsplash Climate Change in Manipur in India Manipur, nestled in the northeastern corner of India, shares borders with Myanmar and the Indian states of Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam. A distinctive feature of Manipur is the coexistence of multicultural ethnic communities, each with its customary laws, cultures, religions, and identities, symbolizing “unity in diversity.” [...] Read More
Climate-Resilient Rural Roads in Bangladesh- Features and Benefits
Photo Credit- ADPC Transport Team, Bangladesh, 2022 Climate change has widespread, disproportionate, and unpredictable impacts on Bangladesh's remote, vulnerable, and high-risk regions. The rural inhabitants are more at risk due to socio-economic challenges and extreme weather events. The rural communities are deeply intertwined with the natural environment and reliant on traditional livelihoods. The recurrent impacts [...] Read More
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
How Kerala is Harnessing Data for Climate Resilience
Waterways in the State of Kerala, in Southwestern India. / Shutterstock The World Bank first published this blog on 5 December 2023. Read the original blog here. The backwaters of Kerala weave through picturesque landscapes, but the monsoons bring both blessings and challenges. A remarkable transformation is underway to turn this coastal state of India [...] 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
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
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