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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
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
Safeguarding Bhutan’s Water in the Face of Climate Change
The article was first published by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on 8 May 2023. Read the original article here. Photo: SGP-UNDP Bhutan In Bhutan, water plays a crucial role in the economy and society, with the country heavily reliant on its water resources for agriculture, hydropower generation, and drinking water. Climate change, however, poses [...] Read More