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 […]
Organised by Vasudha Foundation Co-Facilitator Working Group 14 – Just Energy Transition, Environment and Climate Sustainability, South Africa G20 | C20 In collaboration with Climate and Civil Society Partners Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) CAN International Civil Society Partners Date: 13th August 2025 Time: 1130 hours (GMT) Context Global energy transition is imperative in […]
By Dr. Sanjay Vashist
South Asia’s vulnerability to climate change was tragically illustrated by the catastrophic flash floods that struck Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on August 5, when a sudden and powerful surge of water and debris tore through the village of Dharali and surrounding areas, leaving at least four people dead and over 100 missing. Homes, shops, hotels, and critical infrastructure were swept away in minutes, and the bustling market was left in ruins.
Extreme weather events, such as coastal and inland flooding, heatwaves, droughts and wildfires, are increasing in frequency and magnitude, and gradual changes in sea levels and temperatures are projected to have (and are already having) adverse effects on city systems. Some systems are directly impacted by climate change events, for example, roads being flooded, whilst […]
Date: September 23, 2025 Time: 15:00 (GMT +5:30) Duration: 90-100 minutes Overview The final webinar in the series turns its attention to the future, exploring what a just, inclusive, and sustainable urban climate transition could look like for cities across Asia. Drawing on the insights and lessons from previous sessions, this discussion will […]
Date: September 16, 2025 Time: 15:00 (GMT +5:30) Duration: 90-100 minutes Overview Building on the discussions from the second webinar, this session continues to explore city-scale climate actions with a particular emphasis on the financial enablers and barriers to implementation. As cities across Asia transition from planning to operationalizing climate resilience and mitigation strategies, questions […]
Date: September 02, 2025 Time: 15:00 (GMT +5:30) Duration: 90–100 minutes Overview The third webinar turns its focus toward the lived experiences of climate change from the perspective of vulnerable urban populations—women, children, youth, informal settlers, and unorganized workers—who often bear the brunt of climate impacts while having the fewest resources to respond. As cities […]
Date: August 26, 2025 | Time: 15:00 (GMT +5:30) | Duration: 90–100 minutes Overview The second webinar focuses on city-level case studies that illustrate the diverse and evolving ways urban areas across Asia are responding to climate change. As cities contend with increasingly severe impacts—flooding, heatwaves, air pollution, and resource stress—this […]
Date: August 19, 2025 | Time: 15:00 (GMT +5:30) | Duration: 90–100 minutes Overview The opening webinar sets the tone for the entire five-part series. It seeks to situate urban climate action within global frameworks and examine how international climate processes—particularly the Global Stocktake and COP negotiations—are shaping and being shaped […]
Timeline: August 19, 2025 – September 23, 2025 Background In collaboration, AIDMI, CityNet, CANSA, and INHAF are launching a five-part webinar series titled Adapting Together: Climate Stories and Strategies from Asian Cities. This initiative emerges in response to the escalating climate crisis and its increasingly visible toll on urban environments. Cities today are both contributors […]
