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    Targeting Transformative Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia-Pacific Subregions

    Vanuatu is emblematic of the cascading disasters that Pacific Island nations increasingly endure, where frequent earthquakes intersect with the escalating impacts of climate-induced hazards such as cyclones, rising sea levels, and coastal erosion accompanied by staggering loss and damage experienced by vulnerable populations and ecosystems.

    Cyclone Remal Inflicts $622 Million in Losses on Bangladesh; Highlights Risks of Floating LNG Terminals

    The cyclone, which struck in May 2024, caused extensive damage, including the prolonged shutdown of the Summit LNG terminal, one of Bangladesh’s two floating, storage, and regasification units (FSRUs).

    Cyclone Dana Approaches Eastern India: Odisha and West Bengal Brace for Impact

    The coming days will be critical as both Odisha and West Bengal brace for the potential impact of Cyclone Dana. Authorities, in the meanwhile...

    Cyclone Forming Over Arabian Sea as Gujarat Recovers from Heavy Rains

    The IMD's weather bulletin indicates that the storm will likely continue moving nearly west-southwestwards over the northeast Arabian Sea, away from the Indian coast, for the next two days.

    Warming Fuels Cyclones, Cloudbursts Across Asia

    Asia worst hit by warming weather and water-related events. Seas around the Asia Pacific region are found warming rapidly and moisture from warmer seas...

    Now an AI Tool for Coastal Risk Assessment

    The introduction of this AI tool also underscores the growing role of technology in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. As extreme weather...

    Indian Meteorological Department Releases Weather Forecast for the First Week of May

    Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions likely to continue over East India till 2 May and over south Peninsular India till 3 May...

    Asia Pacific Tops List of Most Impacted by Weather Perils

    Climate change and associated weather perils will be a key driver of future economic risks and climate adaptation is essential to prevent property losses...

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    Sri Lanka’s Elephant Corridor Plan ‘Unscientific’

    Nearly 5,000 elephants and 1,600 people have been killed in the last 15 years in clashes between elephants and humans in Sri Lanka, home to one of the largest remaining populations of Asian elephants, according to official figures.
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    New Projections Show Extreme Glacier Loss Already at 2°C

    Staying close to 1.5°C on the other hand preserves at least some glacier ice in all regions, even Scandinavia, with 20-30 per cent remaining in the four most sensitive regions; and 40-45 per cent in the Himalayas and Caucuses; stressing the growing urgency of the 1.5°C temperature goal and rapid decarbonization to achieve it.

    Government Extends Interest Relief for Farmers, Reinforces KCC and MISS as Pillars of Agricultural Credit

    Through the KCC framework, farmers benefit from revolving credit facilities for up to five years. This flexible structure allows them to draw and repay funds as per their seasonal requirements without having to reapply for loans each season.

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    Sri Lanka’s Elephant Corridor Plan ‘Unscientific’

    Nearly 5,000 elephants and 1,600 people have been killed in the last 15 years in clashes between elephants and humans in Sri Lanka, home to one of the largest remaining populations of Asian elephants, according to official figures.

    New Projections Show Extreme Glacier Loss Already at 2°C

    Staying close to 1.5°C on the other hand preserves at least some glacier ice in all regions, even Scandinavia, with 20-30 per cent remaining in the four most sensitive regions; and 40-45 per cent in the Himalayas and Caucuses; stressing the growing urgency of the 1.5°C temperature goal and rapid decarbonization to achieve it.