Publications

PDF Climate change is no longer a distant threat — it is a reality, etched into the everyday experiences of communities across South Asia. While economic losses are more readily quantified, it is the non-economic losses — of identity, culture, health, dignity, and belonging — that often remain unseen, unheard, and underreported. These […]

PDF The intersecting crises of modern slavery and climate change demand urgent global attention. While these phenomena may appear distinct, they are deeply interconnected and disproportionately affect the world’s most disadvantaged and marginalised communities. Climate change has forced millions of people to leave their homes and relocate, putting them at higher risk of […]

PDF Dhulikhel Municipality’s policy and program for FY 2079/80 focuses on infrastructure, education, health, agriculture, tourism, environment, and local governance. It outlines plans for road construction, school and health facility maintenance, agricultural projects, tourism promotion, environmental conservation, and enhancing local governance. The municipality is committed to improving residents’ living standards through these initiatives, […]

Implementation of Eco-Village Development (EVD) projects in South Asia contributes to low-carbon developments that improves lives and livelihoods in villages in South Asia. In addition to the improvements for the villagers, it also reduces emissions of CO, and other greenhouse gases. This report contains an assessment of the climate effects of four demonstration […]

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 […]

While Nepal is one of the least urbanized countries, it is ranked among the rapidly urbanizing countries in South Asia. It has witnessed a dramatic rise in urban population from 17.07 percent to 66.08 percent. Critical drivers of rural migration include unemployment, access to quality education for the children, access to health facilities, […]

This policy paper analyzes and briefly overviews Bangladesh’s overall urban development and adaptability to climate change. With an emphasis on the state of urbanization in Bangladesh, essential components of urban development, the effects of climate change, the political landscape, and action plans at the national and sectoral levels, it has been divided into […]

The volume is a glimpse into the collaborative effort to tell stories of climate change and cities from countries across South Asia, a continuing exercise that brought environmentalists, researchers, architects, media persons and facilitators together in early 2023. Each story or essay here, published to wide acclaim over this year in the online […]

Nepal is susceptible to multitudes of hazards and risk is further intensified by the impact of climate change. Over 80% of annual disaster induced losses of lives and properties are attributed to the extreme weather conditions. There is a growing consensus on the fact that the changing patterns of extreme weathers is the […]

joint summit in May 2020, India and the EU agreed on the “EU-India Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025”. Climate change and clean energy, as well as the environment more broadly, are a distinct element within that roadmap. Both Parties committed to continue the Clean Energy and Climate Partnership established at the 2016 Summit.

The Himalayas are inherently vulnerable to heavy rains, flash floods, landslides, etc., as these are new mountains which are still growing and are seismically very active. Climate change has added another layer of vulnerability. It is acting as a force multiplier and making landslides, flash floods and cloudbursts more disastrous. The most widely […]

Hindi Version Climate change is a cross-cutting theme that needs to be addressed through analysis of risks and opportunities it poses for all sectors. Policies, plans, and programmes need careful appraisal and modification to include climate change considerations. Though climate change is a global phenomenon, its impacts are manifested at the local level […]