12th to 14th March Katmandu, NepalOrganized by: Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) and Climate Action Network Southeast Asia (CANSEA) Background Recognising unequal historic responsibilities among nations/parties for rising global temperatures, a goal of jointly mobilizing USD 100 billion dollars a year by 2020 was agreed as part of the Copenhagen Accord of 2009 at […]

Date: 13th of March 2024.Venue: Seva Kendra Kolkata (52B, Radhanath Chowdhury Rd, Seal Lane, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700015)Time: 10.30 A.M – 5.00 P.M Indo Global Social Service Society(IGSSS) since its inception in 1960s has been working to create a humane social order based on truth, equity, freedom, and justice with special emphasis on women, […]

By Purnima Joshi
Climate change is a pressing issue that poses significant challenges to urban areas in South Asia. The region’s rapid urbanization, coupled with the impacts of climate change, has made it imperative to focus on building resilient cities.

By Purnima Joshi
The greater Himalayan region’s vast glaciers and permafrost are crucial for ten major Asian rivers, supporting over 1.3 billion livelihoods. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has confirmed significant snow cover and glacier declines since the 1970s, with further reductions expected..

Date & Time: 18th Feb 2024 & 14:00 – 15:30 (Nepal time) Venue: Mount Everest Hall, Bhrikutimandap

Date & Time: 18th Feb 2024 & 9:00-11:30 A.MVenue: Nepal Law Campus, Block B, Floor, Room (A103), Exhibition Road, Kathmandu.

By Purnima Joshi
Migration has been an intrinsic part of human history, driven by factors such as climate shifts, economic opportunities, conflict, and societal changes. South Asia, home to the first human settlers out-of-Africa, is a densely populated sub-region occupying 3% of the world’s total area housing 21% of the world’s ..

Download Here This report delves into the intricate relationship between urbanization, climate change, and resilience-building in Pakistan, against the backdrop of South Asia’s burgeoning urban population. With Pakistan’s rapid urban growth and the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters, it is imperative to comprehend the complex interplay of these factors. The report outlines the significant urbanization […]

It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of Professor Saleemul Huq, co-founder of Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA), a leading authority on climate justice,