April 08 – 12 April : NAP Expo 09-11 April : 9th Meeting of WIM Executive Committee May 13-17 May : Global Platform on DRR June 15-16 June : G20 Energy Ministerial 17-28 June : SB50 28-29 June: G20 Summit September 02-06 September : Regional Climate Week Asia 24-25 September : UN SDG Summit November […]
The Nepal flash floods tragedy is a stark reminder that climate risks in the mountains do not stop at national borders, and that communities living downstream remain increasingly vulnerable to cascading climate impacts.
Date: 22 April 2025 The Regional Dialogue, held in Kathmandu on 22 April 2025, brought together representatives from regional institutions, civil society organisations, youth networks, researchers, and government to explore pathways for strengthening climate resilience through regional cooperation. Discussions focused on shared climate and environmental challenges across South Asia, the role of communities and young […]
Date: 26 May 2026 The Regional Dialogue, held in Kathmandu in 2026, brought together civil society organisations, regional institutions, youth networks, researchers, and other stakeholders to strengthen collective action on climate justice and resilience in South Asia. Building on shared regional challenges, the dialogue explored priorities including adaptation and loss and damage, climate-induced displacement, resilient […]
By Swayamprabha Das
The future we want begins with the decisions we take today. It is reflected in rich natural heritage, the environment and the people. Alongside these natural foundations stand the symbols of development—urbanisation, economic growth and the aspirations. The task before us is to ensure that the pathway ahead advances economic prosperity while strengthening ecological safeguards.
Webinar 7 of Monthly Webinar Series: Advancing Climate Action, Community Resilience & Knowledge Collaboration in Asia Pacific Date: 20 August 2026Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ISTFormat: Online WebinarRegistration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/pxnoOgw9Qny4wzvQ3qGMVA Background As climate-related risks intensify across the Asia-Pacific, strengthening resilience requires approaches that bring together science, technology, local and indigenous knowledge, innovation, community leadership, and regional collaboration. The seventh webinar […]
With deep sorrow, the CAN South Asia family mourns the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Santosh Kumar Patnaik, who passed away on 9 August 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Santosh had been a part of CANSA since 2014, where he served as a Program Coordinator with dedication and commitment. In his role, he led […]
Date: 25 July 2026Time: 06:30 PM – 07:30 PM IST | 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM UTC The Youth for COP 2026 journey begins with its Grand Opening Ceremony, bringing together young climate leaders and participants from across the Global South. This opening session sets the stage for a dynamic and collaborative engagement over the coming months, […]
Webinar 6 of Monthly Webinar Series: Advancing Climate Action, Community Resilience & Knowledge Collaboration in Asia Pacific Background:Increasing pace of unplanned urbanisation and associated environmental challenges coupled with serious climate related impacts make cities increasingly on the frontlines of climate change. It exposes the inherent vulnerabilities and chronic stresses that constitutes over decades of unpreparedness, […]
Camp Dates: 7th – 11th July 2026 Location: Kathmandu & Pokhara, Nepal Inauguration Venue: Walnut Bistro, Kathmandu About the Camp International Climate Camp 2026 is a flagship immersive platform designed to empower youth, environmental leaders, researchers, and climate advocates from across South Asia through real-world sustainability action, leadership development, and cross-border collaboration. Following the successful […]
Date: 16th June 2026, 12:00–13:15Venue:Berlin Room, World Conference Center, Bonn This side event, jointly organised by SDPI and Climate Action Network South Asia during SB64 in Bonn on 16 June 2026, explored how strategic investments and market transformation can accelerate climate ambition while supporting a just transition across South Asia. Discussions focused on mobilising finance, enabling […]
