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    Bangladesh’s Vanishing Rivers: Climate Crisis Threatens the Lifeblood of a Nation

    A new study from the River and Delta Research Centre (RDRC) has revealed that 81 rivers have either dried up or become critically silted during the dry season, posing what experts are calling an ecological emergency.

    Not Seen in Living Memory: Kashmir’s Rivers Run Dry, Snow Disappears, and Hope Dissipates

    Omar Abdullah, the head of the Kashmir government, stated that Kashmir is facing a severe threat from climate change, particularly in the form of a water crisis. He stressed the need for greater awareness and action.

    Notions of Sustainability in the Built Environment

    The health of cities and their residents is deeply intertwined with the planning, design, and construction of the built environment. The interaction of the built and the unbuilt, of the grey with the green and blue infrastructure, is a key determinant of the quality of life in a city.

    IMF Delegation Arrives in Pakistan for Climate Funding Talks

    The visit is seen as part of ongoing efforts to align Pakistan’s financial policies with international climate commitments, ensuring sustainable economic reforms in the face of mounting environmental challenges.

    IMF Urges Maldives to Cut Spending; Tighten Monetary Policy to Manage Debt and Currency

    According to the IMF, the Maldivian government faces the critical challenge of balancing fiscal discipline with economic growth. The IMF feels that while reforms may be difficult, they are essential to ensure macroeconomic stability and sustainable development in the years ahead.

    In the Lok Sabha: Over 68,000 Lakes Constructed as Part of Mission Amrit Sarovar

    With the successful completion of more than 68,000 Sarovars ahead of schedule, the government has now launched the second phase of Mission Amrit Sarovar. This phase will emphasise ensuring sustainable water availability and climate resilience, with community participation (Jan Bhagidari) being the core focus.

    Nepal and ADB Sign Landmark Deal Worth Rs. 21.23 Billion for Agricultural and Climate Resilience Projects

    The agreements mark a crucial milestone in Nepal’s journey toward sustainable development, signalling a commitment to innovation and resilience in the agricultural and climate sectors.

    Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India Launched

    A joint initiative of NITI Aayog, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and FAO, the initiative aims to develop an investment and partnership strategy...

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    Climate Groups Report 2025 Is Unlikely To Be Hotter Than 2024

    Beginning in December 2024 and ending in April 2025, La Niña is defined by the cooling of ocean surface temperatures, changes in wind and precipitation patterns, an increase in Atlantic hurricanes, drier conditions in the South, and wetter conditions in the Northwest.
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    Holding Wildlife Criminals Accountable: A New Era of Legal Action for India’s Natural Heritage

    The poaching crisis extends to elephants, India's National Heritage Animal. In the Malayattoor forest division of Kerala, between 2013 and 2015, at least 18 elephants were slaughtered for ivory.

    Asia’s Megacities at a Crossroads as Climate and Population Challenges Grow

    As birth rates fall and rural migration slows, cities are aging and – in some cases – beginning to shrink.

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    Climate Groups Report 2025 Is Unlikely To Be Hotter Than 2024

    Beginning in December 2024 and ending in April 2025, La Niña is defined by the cooling of ocean surface temperatures, changes in wind and precipitation patterns, an increase in Atlantic hurricanes, drier conditions in the South, and wetter conditions in the Northwest.

    Holding Wildlife Criminals Accountable: A New Era of Legal Action for India’s Natural Heritage

    The poaching crisis extends to elephants, India's National Heritage Animal. In the Malayattoor forest division of Kerala, between 2013 and 2015, at least 18 elephants were slaughtered for ivory.