London has the potential to become a global leader in harnessing the insurance sector to tackle climate change at scale. Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has been holding an annual weeklong London Climate Action Week (LCAW) in summer every year since he was elected mayor five years ago. The week consists of a series of different events held all …
Discussion on Climate Adaptation and Climate Change in Developing Countries
The International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), based at the Independent University Bangladesh, is a world-class institution focused on climate change, particularly adaptation. It aims to generate and distribute knowledge on climate change to aid adaptation, specifically in the global south. ICCCAD’s goals include training leaders, conducting research, building capacity for Less Developed Countries, and leading a network …
Global loss and damage initiative launched in Dhaka
It aims to support both governments and civil societies in the vulnerable countries to enhance their knowledge of and responses to the adverse impacts of human-induced climate change.
This week, the UK-based International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), together with the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), launched a global initiative in Dhaka to address loss and damage from human-induced climate change. The initiative, called the Alliance for Locally-Led Approaches for Transformative Action on Loss and Damage (ALL ACT on LnD), is aimed at supporting …
