Tag: Blog
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Climate Chronicles of the Manta Community: Life on the river, battling the water woes
“We are born on this boat [and] we live on the boat. This is our home … without our boat wewould have no means to eat. If we did not have our boats, we would just die.[i]– Member of the Manta Community” The impacts of climate change have internally displaced more than 30 million people…
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New scorecards expose what’s going wrong in the climate finance delivery chain – and pilot how to fix it
New scorecards expose what’s going wrong in the climate finance delivery chain – and pilot how to fix it Climate finance for adaptation projects is delivered through a chain comprising actors that provide the funds, intermediaries that allocate those funds and local communities and organisations that implement projects with the money they receive. But not…
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Empathy: A Key Enabler for Harnessing Effective Community-centered Adaptation
The following article is an outcome of the four-day long workshop titled “Building Bridges for Community-Centered Climate Resilience” organized by East-West Center and Rockefeller Foundation in Chiang Mai, Thailand, September 3-7, 2023. Overview The impact of human-induced climate change is one of the greatest challenges of today’s time, affecting the communities living on the frontline…
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A Small Town Copes With Big Disaster: What Can We Learn from Mongla in Bangladesh?
Mongla in Bangladesh is facing adverse climate change impacts. What can we learn from the town’s efforts to minimise the impacts using its capacity and leadership? The town of Mongla or Mongla Port Paurashava in Bangladesh is situated in the southernmost part of the country at the confluence of the Pashur River and the Bay…
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Carving the Skeleton: Policy Pathways for Reframing Urban Nature-based Solutions in South Asian Cities
Within the context of urbanized areas, nature-based solutions hold massive potential and are imperative for building sustainable and resilient cities: crucial to sustainability is locking in the concept within the policy framework. ‘Nature-based solutions (NbS)’ has gained momentum in recent years owing to its co-benefits which range from addressing societal and environmental challenges to climate…
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Comic Dissemination Revolutionizes Learning for Students and Communities
In 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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Looking Back at a Paris Trip for Summit on New Global Financing Pact
Life 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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Exploring the Heart of Mongla: Balur Math Slum and Signal Tower Slum | Experience Sharing from Field visit
During my recent trip to Mongla, Bangladesh, I had the opportunity to visit two slum areas: Balur Math and Signal Tower Colony. These areas provided a unique glimpse into the daily lives, challenges, and resilience of the local community. Join me on this journey as I delve into the stories and experiences, I encountered in…
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Exploring Colombo: A Journey of Urban Inclusion and Academic Collaboration
In early May, we embarked on a journey to Colombo, the vibrant capital city of Sri Lanka. Our purpose was to attend the 3rd Annual meeting of the Inclusive Urban Infrastructure (IUI) project, a multi-country initiative is leading by the University of Sussex. The 3rd Inclusive Urban Infrastructure (IUI) annual meeting was held on 8-10…
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Improving water access for the poorest households in Mongla
Mongla, the second seaport of Bangladesh, is situated in the southernmost part of the country. As the local economy has grown, the area has witnessed a massive population influx, with around 150,000 residents now living there. This has put a significant strain on water resources. The groundwater is saline, and the community relies entirely on surface drinking…
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Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) – Will it deliver?
The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) concluded in Doha, Qatar on 09 March 2023. The event attended by around 5,000 participants, including 47 heads of state or government and 130 ministers and vice ministers, adopted the Doha Political Declaration. The declaration commits to implementing the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA),…