Coastal climate adaptation fair held in Bangladesh
A climate adaptation fair showcasing locally driven solutions to tackle climate challenges was held on February 5 at the Maharajpur Union Parishad ground in Koyra Upazila, Khulna in Bangladesh. The region is known as one of the climate hotspots in Bangladesh, frequently battered by cyclones, river erosion, and salinity intrusion. It remains on the frontline […]
Read MoreLeast developed countries, including Bangladesh, are at high risk of climate debt trap
Bangladesh, along with many other least developed countries in the world, faces high risks of climate debt. Experts warn that by 2030, this debt may increase significantly. As a result, countries like Bangladesh, which are highly vulnerable to climate change, are calling for the introduction of carbon tax regulations and fair authorization in this sector.
Read MoreHow can Nepal reduce forest fire risks?
Nepal experienced 242 forest fire incidents between December 3, 2024 (17 Mangsir, 2081), and February 5, 2025 (22 Magh, 2081), shows satellite imagery from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Most of these fires erupted within the mid-hills and high Himalayan regions. Providing more details, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Deputy Secretary […]
Read MoreEarthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Afghanistan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolted Afghanistan late in the night, as per the National Center for Seismology (NCS). According to the NCS, the earthquake struck Afghanistan on Tuesday at 01:42 AM, Indian Standard Time. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. “EQ of M: 4.3, On: 04/02/2025 01:42:18 IST, Lat: 36.41 N, […]
Read MoreAfghanistan’s air pollution better than last year: officials
The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) said on Sunday that air pollution in Afghanistan has decreased this year compared to last year. Zainul Abedin Abed, the agency’s deputy director for policy and expertise, said in a press conference that in the past three months, Kabul authorities took 4,211 vehicles off the road that were releasing […]
Read MoreClimate Crowdfunding Project in Protected Areas in Bhutan
Communities in two protected areas will soon benefit from targeted climate adaptation projects funded by the Climate Crowd Initiative, a global programme under the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). An incense processing unit will be established for communities living within Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP), which includes Soe Gewog and Yaksa village. Draagchukha in Punakha will […]
Read MoreIndia faces warmer February, winter crops at risk
India is set to see above-average temperatures in February after a warmer than normal January, the weather office said on Friday, posing a risk to key winter-sown crops such as wheat, rapeseed and chickpeas. Maximum and minimum temperatures in most parts of the country will be above-average in the month, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the […]
Read MoreIndia, Nepal review progress of post-earthquake reconstruction projects in Nepal
After the April 2015 earthquake in Nepal, India committed USD 250 million in grant assistance for post-earthquake reconstruction in Nepal, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu said on Monday. “The grant was allocated in 4 different sectors – Housing (100 mn), Education (50 mn), Health (50 mn) and Cultural Heritage (50 mn). A JPMC (Joint […]
Read MoreClimate finance a reservoir, but Sri Lanka lacks pipelines
Urban landscapes in Sri Lanka are no strangers to climate induced disasters. The country, being a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, has been identified among the top ten nations at risk of extreme weather events by the Global Climate Risk Index. The urban dwelling setups in the island nation are increasingly vulnerable to disasters […]
Read MoreWildfire in Mahabharat region rages for four days without control
A wildfire that began on Tuesday in the Chisapani Community Forest, located at the border of Khanikhola and Bethanchowk Rural Municipalities, has spread to three additional community forests, remaining uncontrolled for four days. Originating in Khanikhola-1’s Tham Lek, the fire has advanced to the boundary areas of Bethanchowk-1, 2, 3, and 5. While the fire […]
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