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Possibilities of participatory visual research methods
A commentary from Bangladesh and Indian Sundarbans
The visual methods embedded in the Bangladesh and Indian Sundarbans seek to sketch issues of vivencia (lived experiences) representing climate change, uncertainty, and transformative actions in South Asia. Through these participatory visual action research techniques are told from the vantage points of women, youth islanders, and through children’s paintings, these methods tell mundane stories of…
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South Asia Region Resilience Hub bring local voices virtually to COP26
Snippets from the Regional Resilience Hub at COP26
The Regional Resilience Hub at COP26 was home to the Race to Resilience (R2R) campaign connecting people, communities, organizations, and non-state actors driving climate action. The program was led by hubs from around South Asia, Latin America, Africa, South East Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific to bring local experience and knowledge on building resilience…
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The untold environmental catastrophe that is being caused by continuous sand mining
Sand mining — the silent killer of environment
Sand mining can be regarded as a silent threat to the global ecosystem, having a significant impact on climate change, if it is not done appropriately. Unsustainable sand mining could result in riverbank collapse, deepening of river beds, sinking deltas, and coastal erosion as well as biodiversity loss, especially when coupled with the impacts of…
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The abandoned climate refugees -A weekly news show by Channel 4 News
The abandoned climate refugees A weekly news show by Channel 4 News that takes you on a journey to uncover the world’s most interesting untold stories. “They’re not just local destitutes. They’re the victims of climate change – not the causes of climate change” Seven million people in Bangladesh have been forced to leave their…
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Climate Technology Transfer and Development
The latest from COP24 The transfer of innovative technologies is a central issue for developing countries, allowing them to act on climate change. With institutional challenges on the national and local levels, and complex set of vulnerabilities, developing countries often lack the capacity to assess and address critical risks in specific sectors and territories. Bangladesh…