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 [...]
Click on the image to download PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary This training module on Promoting Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Resilience in the Water Sector in South Asia is designed for the capacity building of practitioners and policymakers working on the management of water resources or having an influence on the water sector, such as [...]
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. [...]
Greater cooperation will accelerate Himalayan climate action Source: The Third Pole Date: 18 Oct 2023 The recent floods in India's Sikkim state underscore the pressing need for better coordination between climate science and policy in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. Heavy rainfall on October 4th triggered floods that had been predicted by scientists since [...]
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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 [...]
Pakistan among nations hit by ‘out of balance’ water cycle Source: Dawn Date: 13 Oct 2023 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that Pakistan, along with other nations, experienced imbalances in its hydrological cycle due to climate change in 2022. Over 50% of global catchment areas showed deviations from normal river discharge conditions, with [...]
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, [...]
Climate Change’s Unequal Burden: Why Do Low-Income Communities Bear the Brunt? Source: Earth.Org Date: 9 Oct 2023 Climate change's impact is unevenly felt, with low-income communities and developing countries suffering most. Pakistan's 2022 devastating floods exemplify this disparity, driven by climate change despite Pakistan contributing only 1% of global greenhouse gases. The wealthy, who emit [...]
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 [...]
