Lightning sheds offer safety to haor people in Bangladesh
Lightning strikes are increasingly claiming lives in the vast haor regions of Bangladesh. With no protection, farmers and fishers working…
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#140 How green agriculture bolsters Bangladesh's climate resilience
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How climate change affects the only nomads of Nepal
Rautes, the only remaining nomads of Nepal who have been designated as endangered because of their dwindling numbers, face challenges…
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Climate change displaces Gullah Geechee Blacks in the US
On the East Coast of the US, Gullah Geechee Blacks grapple with a dual threat: climate change-induced disasters and gentrification.…
Multi-state synergy improves Chesapeake Bay watershed
Chesapeake Bay – the United States’ largest estuary – spanning many states, naturally faces multiple ecological and jurisdictional challenges. Though some challenges…
Can “green gold” revive Ecuador’s land degraded by gold mining?
Bamboo, also known as green gold, is being grown across the world for its economic and environmental value, where it…
Ecuador
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Flooding crisis a threat to public health in Lagos
Lagos, a multicultural metropolis in western Nigeria, hosts 25 million residents and shines as Africa's thriving business hub.…
Nigeria
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Poor drainage system causes post-rain flooding in Lagos
After every rain, the streets of Lagos get flooded because of poor drainage systems and improper waste disposal. Flooding leads…
Nigeria
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Rising seas threaten the Gullah Geechee culture
In the face of rising sea levels threatening the Gullah Geechee people of the United States, Mosquito Beach residents and…
Bangladesh and the Netherlands unite for climate resilience
Bangladesh and the Netherlands join forces to develop a Delta Plan, fostering resilience and addressing climate emergency through innovative collaboration.…
Impact of Almería’s agri-food production on its water
The southern Spanish province of Almería unveils a paradoxical tale of prosperity and peril. Producing fruits and vegetables in greenhouses,…
Ayetoro battles rising seas and oil spills
Ayetoro, a vulnerable coastal community in Nigeria, is facing the impact of rising seas – as witnessed through a recent storm…
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Weather information improves farmers’ resilience in Bangladesh
The WATERAPPscale project in Bangladesh addresses the climate challenges that riverside communities and their agricultural lands face. By combining scientific…
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