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Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience in South Asia’s Water Sector
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 [...] Read More
Climate-informed Water Accounting in South Asia
Click on the image to download the PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary This brief on "Climate-informed Water Accounting: the need for measuring to plan and manage water resources in South Asia" explores the need for water accounting to help governments better plan and manage water resources that are already threatened by the impacts of climate change. [...] Read More
SAARC Good Agriculture Practices: Current Status and Future Opportunities
Click image to view PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary The book "SAARC Good Agriculture Practices for Vegetables and Fruits in South Asia: Current Status and Future Opportunities" contains the papers and proceedings of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Regional Consultative Meeting on Development of Country Specific Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) Standards and Harmonization [...] Read More
Mangrove-related policy and institutional frameworks in Pakistan, Thailand and Viet Nam
Click on the image to download the PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary This publication on "Mangrove-related policy and institutional frameworks in Pakistan, Thailand and Viet Nam" discusses the issue of mangrove destruction in several Asian countries over the past five decades. The destruction of mangroves has led to the loss of storm protection and livelihoods, reduced [...] Read More
Maldives Disaster Management Reference Handbook 2021
Click image to view PDF SummaryDetailsSummary The Maldives Disaster Management Reference Handbook 2021 provides an overview of the Republic of Maldives, a low-lying island nation facing various physical hazards due to its topography and low elevation. It highlights the country's vulnerability to seasonal events such as flooding, erosion, and sea level rise, with a significant [...] Read More
Gender Mainstreaming Policy Brief
Click on the image to download the PDF SummaryDetailsSuggest an EditSummary The policy brief on "Applying a gender lens to climate actions: why it matters" explores the gender-specific effects of climate change and how inequality can exacerbate the impacts of climate-induced disasters. Gender inequalities, fueled by societal norms and defined gender roles, affect not only [...] Read More