By Ruchi Chaudhary
My very first COP – COP28 – at Dubai, was a huge eye-opener. It was a great revelation on how high level negotiations at the international level are held, and how important it is for more women to be out there, speaking on behalf of those most vulnerable to the devastating impacts of climate change – women and children from poor and developing countries.

By Rushati Das
I remember the historic high note on which COP27 at Sharm El-Sheikh concluded with the last-minute establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund, last year.

Date & Time: Monday, 18/12 at 13.30 – 15.00 India and Sri Lanka standard time, 13.45-15.15 Nepal time, 14.00-15.30 Bangladesh time Organisers: INSEDA, India; Grameen Shakti, Bangladesh; CRT, Nepal; IDEA, Sri Lanka; INFORSE; CANSA; DIB, Denmark. PROGRAM SPEAKERS Project supported by CISU, Denmark.More: EVD Project: https://inforse.org/asia/EVD.htm https://ecovillagedevelopment.net/Database: https://inforse.org/evd/

Co-Organizers:  Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Climate Action Network South Asia, Open Society Foundations (OSF), Date: December 8, 2023 (TIME  – 3.30 PM to 5 PM Local Time) Venue: Pakistan Pavilion, UNFCCC COP28 Venue, Dubai Introduction The interlinked climate calamities across the world – extreme climate events, food insecurity, water scarcity, air pollution are testament […]

Date: Wednesday, 6th December 2023, Dubai Venue: Side Events Room 7, Zone B6 Time: 16:45 hrs – 18:15 hrs (Dubai time) The changing global energy landscape is an opportunity for developing countries to transform and adopt renewable energy. The session on ‘Enabling Just Energy Transition in South Asia’ focused on the challenges, opportunities and strategies available in the […]

Date: Monday, 4th December 2023, Dubai Venue: Side Events Room no 3, Zone B6 Time: 18:30 hrs – 20:00 hrs (Dubai time)

Date: Sunday, 3rd December 2023, Dubai Venue: Side Events Room no 3, Zone B6 Time: 15:00 hrs – 16:30 hrs The objective of this panel discussion is to “To use COP 28 as a political space and opportunity to advance strategies of urban climate policies at International level” Our esteemed panelist are as follows:

Date: Saturday, 2nd December 2023, Dubai Venue: Blue Zone, SE Room-2 Time: 16:45 hrs – 18:15 hrs People and communities on the frontlines of climate change are often the most active and innovative in developing adaptation solutions. Yet, too often, they lack access to the resources and agency needed to implement them effectively. Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) can unlock, […]

Urban Climate Resilience and Development in Pakistan: National Policy Paper SDPI and CANSA Click Here to access Report 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 […]

It was with deep sadness that I heard the news of our dear Saleem’s passing last night. Saleem touched us all, inspired us all. He was our family. A giant. Not only was he a renowned academic, scientist, teacher, and mentor, he was also a lifelong activist and embodied all these seamlessly. He always spoke […]