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 …

In the Ammachodingmo Rural Municipality of Rasuwa, Nepal we meet Pasang Norchel Tamang, who has been herding yaks, Chauris, goats and sheep in high alpine pastures for the last 15 years to earn his family’s livelihood. Aamachodingmo Rural Municipality, located in the northern part of central Nepal is one of the most remote areas of Nepal, which is mainly inhabited …

Mongla, a small port town situated in the southwestern part of Bangladesh, has been grappling with the impacts of climate change for years. The town is home to people who rely heavily on fishing and agriculture for their livelihoods. However, rising sea levels, frequent floods, and cyclones have made life increasingly difficult for them. The situation is compounded by deforestation …

The city of Ahmedabad is located in the western state of Gujarat, India. A bustling metropolitan with a population of 5.5 million people (Census, 2011), the city is highly susceptible to climate variability. It was rated the second most climate vulnerable city in a study conducted by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in 2021. As recently as 2010, it experienced a devastating …

Small island communities are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with rising sea levels, intense storms, and coastal erosion threatening their way of life and livelihoods. Kunburudhoo Island in South Ari Atoll in the Maldives is one such community that has experienced significant loss and damage due to climate change, including beach erosion, salinization of groundwater, and loss …

The women of Kumbi Kebele community in Ethiopia have learned to battle climate change impacts to their livelihoods through leveraging loan and saving associations and cooperatives. The Kumbi Kebele in Herana Bullluk Woreda, located in the Bale zone of the Oromia Regional National state of Ethiopia has been subject to climate change impacts which have drastically affected the lives of …

In Kyamulibwa sub-county, Kalungu district, Uganda, we meet Beatrice Nakiweewa, who leads a women’s group to grow vegetables to use in their catering business impacted by climate change. This is the sixth of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)’ stories by ICCCAD and GRP. In 2021 Twezimbe Women’s Group in Kyamulibwa sub-county, Kalungu district, Uganda led by Beatrice Nakiweewa was …

In Gabura Union, Bangladesh, we meet Abdul Kadir, a tree enthusiast who plants trees to create new livelihood opportunities and enhance natural ecosystems in his community. This is the fifth of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)’ stories by ICCCAD and GRP. Gabura Union is located in the Southwest coastal region of Bangladesh. It is one of the world’s most …

In the Kajiado County, Kenya, we meet Lucy Lemashisha who coordinates women community empowerment activities to save her Maasai community from marginalization and improve food security. This is the fourth of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)‘ stories by ICCCAD and GRP. Kenya lies along the equator and is the largest economy of the Eastern and Central Africa region. Nomadic …

In the Singida region in Tanzania, we meet Sophie who leads the Mashujaa women’s group in diversifying their livelihoods. This is the third of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)‘ stories by ICCCAD and GRP. One of the telltale signs of climate change in the Singida region in Tanzania is the erratic and inconsistent rainfall patterns each month. The region …