Mumbai is the sixth most densely populated metropolitan region globally, with its urban population continuing to expand. The nation grapples with the challenges posed by climate change amid its economic progress. Rapid urbanization puts immense pressure on the environment. To address this, the country drafted the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Plan (MMRP) 2016-26. This plan describes some crucial points like population …

The members of the Kurna Community addressed climate change impacts by using nature-based solutions such as afforestation by leveraging indigenous resources. Kurna community, located in Kano State in Northern Nigeria, is particularly vulnerable to climate impacts like extreme heat and is already experiencing detrimental effects. Over the past two decades, the Kurna community has been suffering from the socio-economic impacts …

The report highlights challenges and achievements, potential avenues to expand our existing Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) at Shakipur which was recognized by the Bangladesh Government in the 8th FYP. WaterAid undertook this study in collaboration with International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD). Published by: WaterAid Bangladesh,  October 2022 Example fallback content: This browser does not support PDFs. Please …

Three teams will be awarded with a $5000 grant. The award is a joint effort from Climate Justice Resilience Fund (CJRF), Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), and International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD). We are excited to announce the winners of the catalytic grants promoted at the 15th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA15) in June. The winning teams …

Climate Tribune | November 2020

Nature-based solutions (NbS) are receiving international attention for helping us to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change, whilst protecting biodiversity and supporting sustainable development. As such, NbS provide a way to enable economic development without ecosystem loss or damage. Bangladesh has a long history of implementing NbS but has faced challenges due to lack of robust design, …

The Nature vs Development Debate Humanity today is faced with a wide array of challenges. Across the globe, rapid urbanization, overuse of technology, along with mass consumption and production have all led to steady degradation and loss of natural capital and the ecosystem services it provides. With climate change becoming increasingly prevalent, we are looking at an alarming rise in …

This webinar took place on 14 May 2020. Watch the recording here: Event Date: 14 May 2020 Jointly organized by International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) The webinar followed the modality of dialogue and discussion among experts and practitioners on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in both Bangladesh and global context. Starting …

International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Jointly Organizing Webinar on Nature based Solutions (NbS) and Our Changing World . Date: Thursday, 14 May 2020 Time: 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm  (GMT/UTC +6) The webinar will follow the modality of dialogue and discussion among experts and practitioners on Nature based Solutions …