For generations, Khaleque Mia’s family depended on the Bay of Bengal for survival. Born and raised in Somitipara, Ward-1, Cox’s Bazar district Khaleque, 42, learned the rhythms of the sea from his father and grandfather. Fishing was more than a livelihood. It was his identity, culture, and continuity. Yet, over the past decade, the waves that once carried life now …
While the streets of Dhaka hum with the sound of private cars and aging buses, a different kind of struggle unfolds behind the vibrant aquatic murals of a small school in Gabtoli. Despite the “beautiful” sunny weather outside, the reality for students within these walls is a grueling battle against an invisible enemy: urban heat stress. In a city where …
A Life Shaped by the Tides On the east coast of India, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, in the small fishing hamlet of Dibbapalem, a village in Visakhapatnam District, lives Nolli Erramma, a seventy-year-old fisherwoman whose story mirrors the struggles of thousands of older women in small-scale marine fishing communities. For more than four decades, Erramma balanced heavy baskets …
🌍 Call for Climate Stories from the Global South Are you living the frontline reality of climate impacts in Asia, Africa, Small Island States, or Latin America? Share a first-person story of loss & damage, resilience, and local leadership for our Voices from the Frontline series. ✅ Selected pieces will be featured on the ICCCAD & Loss and Damage Forum websites and amplified across our social …
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for storytellers and advocates to participate in our upcoming project, “Voices from the Frontlines in Bangladesh.” As part of this initiative, we are seeking compelling narratives that shed light on the profound experiences of loss and damage caused by climate change in Bangladesh. Through this call for applications, we aim to amplify …
Climate impacts in Karonga District The urban center of Karonga in Malawi is located in Northern Malawi on the low-lying North Rukuru River floodplain, and by the shore of Lake Malawi. Karonga often experiences extreme weather events such as droughts. Due to this, communities face daily challenges including unsafe drinking water, poor-quality sanitation, and associated health risks. The nature and …
In December 2022, Sri Lanka experienced unusual weather conditions, with temperatures dropping below the average levels for the month. Typically, December is characterized by dry and warm weather conditions in the country, with average temperatures ranging between 23-30°C. However, on the 8th and 9th of December 2022, the nation witnessed an unprecedented drop in temperature to about 17°C, which was severe in …
On the southern coast of the Eastern Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia, lies the village of Laborie with an estimated population of 6,700 inhabitants. Known for its cultural and historical richness, picturesque views as well as the inviting waters of the Caribbean Sea, this village is increasingly becoming a hub for tourism, agricultural and other ocean related activities. Fishing as …
Growing up as a schoolboy in the 80s and living in the Kilembe valley, a former Canadian Copper Mining area, I could tell how modern the area was, especially in the Kasese District. Until 2015, the Kilembe Valley provided basic services and amenities for the local community, including schools, hospitals, markets, domestic water systems, and electricity. At 17, I felt …
In the Merak community of Bhutan, we meet Ms. Pema Wangmo, who despite facing challenges in her marriage and changing environmental circumstances from a young age, demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination to adapt to climate change. Ms. Wangmo comes from the Brokpa community, an indigenous group residing in the Merak Sakteng Villages within the Trashigang District of Bhutan. The village …
