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Building Climate Resilience through Policy, Planning, and Finance in South Asia
Photo from Freepik.com Policy, Planning, and Finance (PPF) are foundational pillars for embedding climate resilience into national development agendas. By integrating climate considerations into policy frameworks, development plans, and public financial management systems, countries can allocate resources effectively, reduce climate-related risks, and promote sustainable development. Strong PPF frameworks facilitate climate-smart investments, enhance institutional capacity, and [...] Read More
Towards Resilience: Strengthening Integrated Water Resources Management
Photo by Ashok J Kshetri from pexels.com South Asia faces significant challenges in managing its water resources due to high population density, heavy dependence on agriculture, and increasing climate variability. The region experiences frequent floods, droughts, and glacial melt, leading to water scarcity and severe management issues. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is critical for [...] Read More
Driving Inclusive Climate Action: Advancing Gender and Social Equity in South Asia
Photo by Soubhagya Maharana from pexels.com Efforts to integrate gender considerations into climate-resilient development across South Asia have focused on agriculture, water, and transport sectors. These efforts involved engaging national and provincial government officials, National Gender and Climate Change Focal Points, and Sectoral Focal Points from relevant ministries in each project country. Sectoral policy assessments [...] Read More
Cultivating Resilience: Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture in South Asia
Photo by Hedaetul Islam from pexels.com Climate change presents one of the most significant challenges to the agriculture sector in South Asia, affecting the livelihoods of millions who depend on farming and related sub-sectors such as forestry, crops, livestock, poultry, fisheries, and aquaculture. The multi-faceted impacts of climate change are among the most significant challenges [...] Read More
Alleviating Climate Risks: Building Resilience in Agriculture
An interview with Mr. Iftikhar Ul Hassan Gillani, Former Additional Secretary II, Govt of Pakistan Mr. Iftikhar Ul Hassan Gillani Former Additional Secretary II, Govt of Pakistan1. Can you tell us how the Acumen Climate Action Pakistan (ACAP) fund improves the climate resilience of vulnerable farmers and provides access to climate adaptation solutions? The Acumen [...] Read More
Resilient Road Transport for Sustainable Development in Bangladesh and Nepal
Photo by ADPC In South Asia, the transport sector plays a vital role in connecting people, markets, and services, yet it remains highly vulnerable to climate-induced hazards. In Bangladesh and Nepal, this vulnerability is amplified by geography, socio-economic conditions, and infrastructure limitations. Between 2020 and 2023, climate-related disasters affected 1.36 billion people across the region, [...] Read More
ICAS: Empowering Farmers through Citizen Science and Climate-Tech Innovation in Pakistan
Photo credit: Pexels.com In the heart of South Asia, where erratic climate patterns, uncertain rainfall, and depleting water resources threaten the sustainability of agriculture, a groundbreaking innovation from Pakistan is redefining how smallholder farmers adapt and thrive. The Customized Irrigation and Climate Advisory Services (ICAS) initiative, designed under the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CARE) for [...] Read More
Leveraging Climate Finance to Drive Innovation, Equity, and Resilience in Pakistan
An Interview with Ms. Nadia Rehman, Member (Food Security & Climate Change), Planning Commission Ms. Nadia Rehman Member (Food Security & Climate Change) Planning Commission, Pakistan1. From a government perspective, how do you see the role of climate finance in accelerating innovations for climate resilience in our communities? Climate finance plays a critical role in [...] Read More
Digital Innovation in Early Warning Systems โ Building Climate Resilience in Bangladesh
A community member showing the app Bangladesh, one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, faces frequent and extreme weather events such as floods, cyclones, heatwaves, and heavy rainfall. While early warning systems (EWS) have advanced, critical gaps remain in reaching underserved last mile communities and ensuring actionable responses to disasters. According to the [...] Read More