Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), NEECA and Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) organnised a panel discussion ‘Catalysing Pakistan’s Energy Transition: Pathways to a Sustainable Future’, at the Pakistan Pavilion. Speakers were Dr Sardar Mohazzam MD, National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), Ministry of Energy (Power Division) Pakistan, Janet Milongo, Sr Manager CAN Energy Transition, Dr. […]
Program Agenda: COP 29 Debriefing Session7th December (Saturday) at 11:30 AM (IST) Moderator: Mr. Bhavesh SwamiSession Duration: 90 minutes Time Speaker Organisation/Country 11:30-11:35 Aditya Pundir TCRP India & South Asia 11:35-11:45 Nana Mariam Yussif TCRP Africa 11:45-11:55 Nakul Sharma CANSA 11:55-12:05 Aurora Audino UNDP BIOFIN Europe 12:05-12:15 Harjeet Singh Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative 12:15-12:20 Dr. […]
Climate change is the major causes of displacement. The experts predict the escalating global warming is going to experience a larger exodus. The scenario is even more dire. The policy responses have been alarmingly inadequate. This event will discuss the consequences and recommend policy directives. The session was moderated by Shailendra Yashwant of CANSA, […]
The Roundtable on Climate Diplomacy at the Pakistan Pavilion focused on “Smog: An Expanding Regional Disaster.” Esteemed speakers included Hon. Romina Khurshid Alam, Climate Aide to Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Sanjay Vashist, Director, CANSA, Md. Shamsuddoha, Director, CPRD, Bangladesh, Dr Abid Suleri, Executive Director, SDPI, and Prabin Man Singh, Programme Director, Prakriti Resources Center, Nepal. […]
Your browser does not support the video tag. Click here to view the recording of the Press Conference Press Conference Time: 12pm on 22 November 2024Place: Press 2 / “Natavan”, Area D Speakers Dr. Arjun Karki (Rural Reconstruction, Nepal)Dr. Abid Suleri (SDPI, Pakistan)Syed Aminul Haque (COAST, Bangladesh)Sharif Jamil (Water Keepers, Bangladesh) Shailendra Yashwant (Climate Action Network South Asia)
This event explored the critical role of businesses in achieving net-zero transitions while ensuring equity and inclusivity, with a focus on emerging and developing economies, particularly South Asia. Highlighting innovative practices, it addressed challenges and opportunities in aligning corporate strategies with a “just” transition. Experts and leaders shared insights on decarbonization, fair labour practices, […]
Unsustainable consumption and production patterns lie at the core of the triple planetary crisis encompassing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The event, organised by Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA), Clean Energy Nepal (CEN), Switch Asia, Thanal Trust and SWITCH Asia. established the link between climate change and material consumption. The event was moderated […]
Your browser does not support the video tag. Click here to view the recording of the Press Conference Panelists H.E Romena Khurshid (PM’s envoy on Environment, Pakistan)H.E. M. Oshurbayev (Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Kazakhstan)Dr. Rene Van Berkel (Senior Circular Economy Switch Asia)Ranga Pallawala (Senior Key Expert on Climate Change, Switch Asia) Moderator […]
Climate change poses significant risks to vulnerable countries. The side event, organised by Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC), Environmental Research and Development Alternatives (ERDA), and UCC WHALE Center, shared best practices on adaptation actions and nature-based solutions, sustainable agriculture, reducing waste and consumption, capacity building, and community engagement. However, adequate financing […]
Youth advocacy to action is important to achieve climate inclusive and nature positive development of cities in South Asia. The event, organised by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Vasudha Foundation, Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), and Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA), shared best practices and avenues to influence policy allowing integration of urbanization […]