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Data Secrecy is Stymieing Climate Cooperation in South Asia
Two events in June 2023 highlighted how climate-induced disasters increasingly have a transboundary impact and how a lack of data transparency limits how countries can respond. As Cyclone Biparjoy approached the coasts of Pakistan and India that month, newspaper reports…
Integrating Climate Diplomacy and Water Management in South Asia
Water in South Asia has always had a complicated history, right from early civilizations to the present day, where rivers are divided by political boundaries. South Asia remains one of the least integrated regions in the world, despite its abundant…
SAV Joint Series: Climate Diplomacy in South Asia
Climate change has no borders. In the face of escalating climate-induced vulnerabilities and transboundary disasters, South Asian states find themselves at a crossroads where regional cooperation is imperative for effective adaptation and mitigation. From the interconnected challenges of managing transboundary…
The Need for Climate-Based Technology Cooperation in South Asia
Early in 2023, monsoon rains hit hard in Nepal’s Koshi Province. The cascading nature of the flood damaged hydropower infrastructure and took the lives of several hydropower workers. The increasing frequency and intensity of climate hazards, including heatwaves, droughts, floods,…
India and Bangladesh Must Address Climate Migration Together
On a three-day visit of a U.S. delegation to Bangladesh last month, both refugees and climate change featured high on the diplomatic agenda. Delegates acknowledged Bangladesh as the world’s seventh most climate-vulnerable country, with Washington pledging support to help Bangladesh…
Climate Change and Human Trafficking in Pakistan
The escalating threat of climate change demands immediate and strategic action in Pakistan. Droughts, floods, and heat waves are leading to increased migration, making people more susceptible to new types of exploitation, including human trafficking. Climate-fueled human trafficking has been…