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Comic Dissemination Revolutionizes Learning for Students and Communities
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in BlogIn an age where digital media often overlook traditional educational resources, a remarkable trend is emerging: the dissemination of comics among school and younger students, as well as local communities. These visually engaging and content-rich graphic novels are proving to be invaluable tools in enhancing learning experiences and fostering a deeper understanding of diverse subjects.…
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Climate Tribune | July 2023
Climate Tribune | July 2023 Articles in the series “Can donors enhance the capabilities of local actors to access climate finance?” by Afsara Binte Mirza, Victoria Matusevich, Ameil Harikishun, Kazi Taiba Bari Nowsheen and May Thazin Aung “Challenges & Prospects: The Road to Realizing Locally Led Climate Adaptation Principles” by AIY Lankapura “Flexible Funding and…
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We are not on track for 2030 climate targets
Back in 2015, three essential global agreements were adopted with targets set in 2030. We are at the halfway point of this time frame; if we review the current situation, the progress is not good. The Paris Agreement on Climate Change was adopted at the 21st UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in December 2015. Two…
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Locally Led Transformative Action to Address Loss & Damage: ICCCAD’S Nexus Approach
Globally, people are disproportionally affected by climate change consistently and are enforced to adapt, with or without external assistance. Nonetheless, the current mitigation and adaptation efforts have been deemed insufficient to resist losses and damages (L&D), particularly in vulnerable countries from the Global South. Amongst this countries, mainly women, people with disability, and other marginalized…
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Navigating Knowledge and Culture: My International Conference Journey in Madrid
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in BlogThe attraction of international conferences extends beyond academic discourse; they present a unique opportunity to explore new cultures, connect with peers, and broaden one’s horizons. From September 4th to 11th, 2023, I embarked on a cherished journey to attend the IIPPE’s 13th Annual Conference on Political Economy at the University Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid,…
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Reflections from Kuakata Seashore: Developing a Local Climate Adaptation Plan (LCAP)
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The first time I heard the name Local Climate Adaptation Plan (LCAP), I didn’t understand what it meant and I asked one of my colleagues about it. After her explanation, I found the topic to be genuinely intriguing and I felt a desire to delve deeper into it. Fortunately, just one week after this conversation…
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Macron’s support for an ‘adaptation pact’ with Bangladesh
During the short visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Bangladesh, he wanted to take a boat ride on the Turag River and also meet with certain individuals to discuss what to do to tackle climate change. I was privileged to be one of four individuals selected to spend nearly an hour with Macron on…
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Looking Back at a Paris Trip for Summit on New Global Financing Pact
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in BlogLife as an ICCCAD researcher can be many things but dull. On a Friday morning, you could impulsively open a work email notification while casually scrolling your phone, and end up volunteering to support Dr. Huq in his role as civil society working group member on innovative finance. Next thing you know (after a couple…
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In funding climate actions, we can be more creative
A simple $5 loss and damage aviation levy could be imposed on every passenger flying on any of the airlines under the jurisdiction of the UAE. There are only a hundred days left until the start of COP28 in Dubai, set to be held on November 30, and already the world has crossed the critical…
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Women are leading the charge in addressing climate impacts in Karonga, Malawi
[quotes quotes_style=”bquotes” quotes_pos=”center”]In Malawi, we meet Katie Chisambi and Patricia Chibaka, who, together with their community, are working to address the aftermath of extreme weather events. This is the tenth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid.[/quotes] Climate impacts in Karonga District The urban center…
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Impact of an unprecedented cold spell on northern Sri Lankan cattle farms: A tale of devastation
[quotes quotes_style=”bquotes” quotes_pos=”center”]In Sri Lanka, we meet Subramaniyam Kanahendran, who shares the hardships he has experienced due to an unexpected weather event. This is the ninth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid.[/quotes] In December 2022, Sri Lanka experienced unusual weather conditions, with temperatures dropping…
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We need a loss and damage report from the IPCC
The global activities to address climate change is divided into two major institutions and activities under the United Nations. The first is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), jointly run by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which deals with the latest scientific evidence on different aspects of climate…