Author: homolata
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
Climate News 20 September – 26 September 2023
UN sounds health alarm on climate change Source: New Straits Times Date: 21 Sep 2023 UN General Assembly officials warn that the climate crisis increasingly threatens public health. They call for enhanced training, research, and resilience efforts to tackle these challenges, emphasizing the significance of the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. The World Health [...] 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 News 13 September – 19 September 2023
Rising tides, sinking chalkboards: How climate change threatens Bangladesh's primary education Source: The Daily Star Date: 19 Sep 2023 Climate change is severely affecting children's education in Bangladesh. Extreme weather events driven by climate change, such as cyclones and flooding, put millions of children at risk. Economic challenges can lead to lower school enrollment rates [...] 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
Climate News 6 September – 12 September 2023
Global warming, longer monsoon rains making dengue deadlier in South Asia Source: Al Jazeera Date: 8 Sep 2023 Dengue fever is causing severe problems in South Asian nations, particularly in Bangladesh, where record deaths have occurred in 2023, linked to climate change effects. Rising temperatures and extended monsoon seasons create ideal mosquito breeding conditions. Dengue [...] 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
Climate News 30 August – 5 September 2023
British Council introduces ‘GREAT Talk’ on climate change in Bangladesh Source: Dhaka Tribune Date: 31 Aug 2023 The British Council has launched the inaugural "GREAT Talk" sessions in Bangladesh, a part of the UK government's GREAT Campaign to promote the UK globally. The series, which began in India and concluded in Bangladesh, features UK professionals [...] 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