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 [...]
COP28 must focus on health crisis Source: Bangkok Post Date: 21 Nov 2023 The article underscores the perilous consequences of persistent reliance on fossil fuels, emphasizing its detrimental impact on global health and climate. Recent years have witnessed a cascade of climate-related calamities, including extreme weather events and food shortages, attributed to this dependency. With [...]
WOMEN LEADERS & YOUTH LEADERS AWARDS Asian Disaster Preparedness Center is recognizing women and youth for their exceptional contribution in the sphere of water governance and building climate resilience CLICK TO LEARN MOREPlease Click on the Women and Youth Leaders Tab to read more OverviewAnalysisAbout TROSA-2WOMEN AND YOUTH LEADERSOverview Man, on Body of Water [...]
Graham Clark is Chairman and Chief Executive of Asia Affinity Holdings Ltd. in Hong Kong SAR, China. Read the full transcript here. Key points from the interview: The pursuit of climate funds to address impacts and disaster risk reduction is a global imperative, albeit a complex one. To navigate this complexity, a structured and systematic [...]
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 [...]
Climate change: Water scarcity worst in South Asia, UN says Source: DW News Date: 13 Nov 2023 A UNICEF report reveals that 347 million children in South Asia, more than half the regional total, face severe water shortages due to climate change-induced events like floods and droughts. With 55% of South Asian children affected, the [...]
Mr. Anil Pokhrel (Photo by ADPC) Mr. Anil Pokhrel, Chief Executive of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) of Nepal. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Authority (NDRRMA) was established through the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2017 to coordinate and implement DRRM-related functions in the country. Its [...]
Building Resilience for South Asia’s Future Source: World Bank Blogs Date: 6 Nov 2023 Over 850 million people in South Asia live in poverty on $3.65 a day, facing the impacts of climate change, pandemics, and global shocks. Recent events like floods in Pakistan, heatwaves in India, and cyclones in Bangladesh underscore the vulnerability of [...]
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, [...]
The Global Energy Transition Offers an Opportunity to Boost Growth in South Asia Source: World Bank Date: 30 Oct 2023 The World Bank's latest regional economic update highlights South Asia's uncertain economic outlook, despite steady growth. The region faces fiscal constraints, limiting its ability to capitalize on the global energy transition, which offers opportunities for [...]
