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    How to Make COP27 a Success

    From melting glaciers to a ‘monster’ monsoon, record-breaking floods have left a third of Pakistan currently under water and the climate catastrophe is altering...
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    Poor Hit Hardest by Pakistan’s Catastrophic Flood

    Official say that this year Sindh received at least five times more rain than the average monsoon. The total loss to infrastructure and economy...
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    Climate change

    Pakistan Flooding Shows ‘Adapting’ to Climate Change Can Be a Dangerous Illusion

    The recent events in Pakistan illustrate the shortcomings of an adaptation strategy in the face of widespread devastation. Any notion of “adapting” to these...
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    Pakistan Floods: Participatory Community Actions Are History

    “It was water all around. People were struggling for their safety in hope of some help. But, what we could find, was the ceaseless...
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    Putting Water on the Agenda at Egypt’s COP27

    Water looks set to be the key theme at COP27 as host country Egypt, ‘motivated to push for action’ plans to launch a water...
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    Flood-Hit Pakistan Faces Spread of Infectious Diseases

    Around 33 million people affected by floods in Pakistan are now vulnerable to various diseases. Millions need immediate assistance, especially as floods have damaged...
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Shows How Long-Term Investments in Risk Reduction Save Lives, Says World Bank

    After 50 years of providing it support on climate resilience and disaster management, the World Bank feels that Bangladesh needs to continue investments to...
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    Flooding in Pakistan Shows That Climate Adaptation Requires International Support and Regional Co-Operation

    Despite the geopolitical tensions in the region, shared responses to humanitarian crises can be a mechanism to build mutual co-operation and trust. By Zafar Adeel ...
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    Disaster risk reduction

    A Lifeline for Rural India: How MGNREGA Transformed Handpada Village

    The scheme has promoted the ideals of transparency and participatory democracy, with Gram Sabhas playing an active role in selecting projects and monitoring their progress.
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    Agricultural Ambulance Drives Change in Nepal Town: Farmers’ Produce Now Reaches Market with Ease

    The municipality has handed over the operation of the ambulance to the cooperative until mid-August. While the vehicle remains property of the local government, the day-to-day operations are fully managed by the Ekata Agricultural Cooperative.
    Disaster risk reduction

    A Lifeline for Rural India: How MGNREGA Transformed Handpada Village

    The scheme has promoted the ideals of transparency and participatory democracy, with Gram Sabhas playing an active role in selecting projects and monitoring their progress.
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