Environment and Renewable Energy Minister Susil Premajayantha speaking at the launch of a report entitled ‘Climate Change Issues in Sri Lanka,’ stated that in order to mitigate negative impacts of climate change “we need to mainstream climate change adaptation in to the national planning and...
22.02.2013
Adapting to climate change: 700,000 litres of water for Lofeagai, Tuvalu
A cistern that can hold 700,000 litres of water has been gifted to the community of Lofeagai in Tuvalu under the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change Project (PACC). This will help build resilience and reduce vulnerability of the community when it comes to water shortages....
21.02.2013
Climate Himalaya Wins Prestigious Manthan eNGO Challenge Award 2012
The eNGO Challenge aspires to create an ecosystem of NGOs who are using Information Communication Technology (ICT) and digital media for good governance practices benefiting societies and communities at large. The Challenge seeks to recognize, salute and honour best NGO practices using ICT in any...
13.02.2013
Adaptation Fund Board Chair Calls on Donors to Support Adaptation Efforts
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In the context of declining revenue for the Adaptation Fund, the newly elected Chair of the Adaptation Fund Board, Hans Olav Ibrekk (Norway), has called on donors to fill in the funding gap with voluntary contributions. In an interview with Espen Røst, Bistandsaktuelt, reproduced on...
13.02.2013
Local Weather Specific Agro-advisories by SMS
Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR) started its 20th year by disseminating local weather specific agro-advisories by SMS to farmers under its Climate Change Adaptation project. WOTR’s first local weather specific agro-advisory was sent out at 5.14 pm on December 20, 2012 for the tomato growers of...
13.02.2013
New Website for Think-thank Map
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The International Center for Climate Governance (ICCG) has launched a new website of the Think Tank Map, an observatory that provides an overview on the think tanks active in the field of climate change governance. Through an interactive world map, this tool makes it possible...
13.02.2013
Rockefeller Foundation Extends US$1.75 Mn Grant to Expand Resilience Programme to 40 New Cities
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The New York-based Rockefeller Foundation has extended a US$1.75 million grant to allow up to 40 more cities in Asia to benefit from pilot urban climate change resilience initiatives developed by the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN). This marks the first ever effort...
13.02.2013
Fostering Knowledge, Innovation and Climatic Adaptation in Himalayan Region
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The Need: It is evident that the Hindu Kush Himalayan region is in a state of crisis, affecting the population vulnerable under various climatic and environmental changes. The region lacks coordinated and comprehensive research about the scale and extent of such worsening changes, whereas the...
13.02.2013
Climate Himalaya Wins Manthan eNGO Challenge Award 2012
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Climate Himalaya, an initiative of Prakriti group, won the prestigious Manthan eNGO Challenge Award for its outreach knowledge networking work on climate adaptation and mountain development issues in the Himalayan region. Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid was present during the award ceremony at New...
13.02.2013
CDKN Launches Climate Finance Advisory Service
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Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) launched a Climate Finance Advisory Service for developing countries at COP18 in Doha. The service will enable negotiators, policy makers and advisors in developing countries to access the tailored information and guidance they need to effectively participate in global...