By Nakul Sharma
This blog post provides an overview of the critical discussions held at the SB60 side event, highlighting the urgent need for integrated urban and climate policies to ensure resilient and inclusive urban societies in South Asia.

By Purnima Joshi
The recently released report “Impact Assessment of Eco-Village Development Projects” presents a detailed analysis of the Next Generation Low Carbon, Climate Resilient Eco-Village Development project in South Asia.

The Sixth Assessment Report (AR 6) by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) underlined that the impact on South Asia is serious. Air pollution has reduced the intensity as well as frequency of monsoon rains in India and the rest of south Asia. Air pollution has increased over the Indian subcontinent and it acts […]

Download Here 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 […]

Download Here 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 […]

Download Here 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, […]

Download Here 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 […]

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 […]

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..