Author: homolata
Climate News 26 July – 1 August 2023
Drones, Reaching New Heights in Nepal’s Fight Against Climate Change Source: World Bank Group Date: 26 Jul 2023 In response to increasing climate-induced disasters and evolving geohazard risks in South Asia, including Nepal, authorities are progressively employing drone technology. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, provide detailed real-time information through orthophotos and maps, facilitating disaster response [...] Read More
Navigating Climate Change in the Maldives: Government Insights
Mr. Umar Fikry (Photo by ADPC) Mr. Umar Fikry is Deputy Chief Executive at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Maldives. What is the current environmental position of the Maldives and the climate risks involved? The Maldives is one of the world's most vulnerable countries to climate change. It's a low-lying flat island nation with [...] Read More
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 12 July – 18 July 2023
Bangladesh proposes parliamentary caucus on climate change Source: Daily Star Date: 14 Jul 2023 Bangladesh, at a high-profile parliamentary roundtable hosted by the Bangladesh High Commission, London at the UK House of Lords, has proposed the creation of a parliamentary caucus on climate change ahead of the COP28 in Dubai later this year. Recharge Pakistan [...] 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 21 June – 27 June 2023
Will India lightning strike deaths rise as climate change worsen? Source: Straits Times Date: 22 Jun 2023 Lightning killed four villagers on May 6 – two people herding sheep and a couple working on their farm – marking the first time the area has experienced a lethal storm as climate change fuels the risk of [...] Read More
Public Procurement Data for Delivering Green Solutions
With support from the Rockefeller Foundation, CivicDataLab organized a webinar on "Harnessing public procurement data for delivering green solutions." The webinar is part of a series of 'Climate Dialogues' to facilitate peer learning and knowledge-sharing to further advance their climate change adaptation plans by harnessing Digital Public Goods (DPGs). Key Messages Ms. Lisa Vanden Eyden [...] Read More