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Women are leading the charge in addressing climate impacts in Karonga, Malawi

By Fauzia web admin
August 9, 2023
in :  Voices from the Frontlines – Phase III
110

Climate impacts in Karonga District The urban center of Karonga in Malawi is located in Northern Malawi on the low-lying North Rukuru River floodplain, and by the shore of Lake Malawi. Karonga often experiences extreme weather events such as droughts. Due to this, communities face daily challenges including unsafe drinking water, poor-quality sanitation, and associated health risks. The nature and …

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Impact of an unprecedented cold spell on northern Sri Lankan cattle farms: A tale of devastation

By Fauzia web admin
August 1, 2023
in :  Voices from the Frontlines – Phase III
66

In December 2022, Sri Lanka experienced unusual weather conditions, with temperatures dropping below the average levels for the month. Typically, December is characterized by dry and warm weather conditions in the country, with average temperatures ranging between 23-30°C. However, on the 8th and 9th of December 2022, the nation witnessed an unprecedented drop in temperature to about 17°C, which was severe in …

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Laborie, Saint Lucia: A Caribbean fishing village navigating the turbulent waves of a changing climate

By ICCCAD
July 25, 2023
in :  Voices from the Frontlines – Phase III
227

On the southern coast of the Eastern Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia, lies the village of Laborie with an estimated population of 6,700 inhabitants. Known for its cultural and historical richness, picturesque views as well as the inviting waters of the Caribbean Sea, this village is increasingly becoming a hub for tourism, agricultural and other ocean related activities. Fishing as …

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Battling floods and rebuilding hope in the Kasese District

By ICCCAD
July 18, 2023
in :  Voices from the Frontlines – Phase III
114

Growing up as a schoolboy in the 80s and living in the Kilembe valley, a former Canadian Copper Mining area, I could tell how modern the area was, especially in the Kasese District. Until 2015, the Kilembe Valley provided basic services and amenities for the local community, including schools, hospitals, markets, domestic water systems, and electricity. At 17, I felt …

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Surviving the aftermath of heavy snowfall in Merak, Bhutan: A story of tackling Loss and Damage

By Fauzia web admin
July 4, 2023
in :  Voices from the Frontlines – Phase III
234

In the Merak community of Bhutan, we meet Ms. Pema Wangmo, who despite facing challenges in her marriage and changing environmental circumstances from a young age, demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination to adapt to climate change. Ms. Wangmo comes from the Brokpa community, an indigenous group residing in the Merak Sakteng Villages within the Trashigang District of Bhutan. The village …

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The struggles of a herder from Rasuwa, Nepal

By ICCCAD
June 27, 2023
in :  Voices from the Frontlines – Phase III
210

In the Ammachodingmo Rural Municipality of Rasuwa, Nepal we meet Pasang Norchel Tamang, who has been herding yaks, Chauris, goats and sheep in high alpine pastures for the last 15 years to earn his family’s livelihood. Aamachodingmo Rural Municipality, located in the northern part of central Nepal is one of the most remote areas of Nepal, which is mainly inhabited …

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Mongla, Bangladesh: A model of successful adaptability

By Fauzia web admin
June 13, 2023
in :  Voices from the Frontlines – Phase III
373

Mongla, a small port town situated in the southwestern part of Bangladesh, has been grappling with the impacts of climate change for years. The town is home to people who rely heavily on fishing and agriculture for their livelihoods. However, rising sea levels, frequent floods, and cyclones have made life increasingly difficult for them. The situation is compounded by deforestation …

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A house of dreams: Dipikaben’s tryst with climate resilient housing

By ICCCAD
June 6, 2023
in :  Voices from the Frontlines – Phase III
381

The city of Ahmedabad is located in the western state of Gujarat, India. A bustling metropolitan with a population of 5.5 million people (Census, 2011), the city is highly susceptible to climate variability. It was rated the second most climate vulnerable city in a study conducted by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in 2021. As recently as 2010, it experienced a devastating …

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Voices of vulnerability and effort: Kunburudhoo Island’s experience with climate change induced Loss and Damage

By ICCCAD
May 30, 2023
in :  Voices from the Frontlines – Phase III
198

Small island communities are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with rising sea levels, intense storms, and coastal erosion threatening their way of life and livelihoods. Kunburudhoo Island in South Ari Atoll in the Maldives is one such community that has experienced significant loss and damage due to climate change, including beach erosion, salinization of groundwater, and loss …

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Promoting Indigenous Knowledge to strengthen community led adaptation

By Fauzia web admin
February 28, 2023
in :  Voices from the Frontline Phase II
637

Smallholder farmers in the Umzingwane district from the southern part of Zimbabwe are taking up locally-led initiatives and indigenous knowledge to adapt to unpredictable climate patterns. This is the eleventh of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)’ stories by ICCCAD and GRP. Zimbabwe is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. Erratic and unpredictable rainfall patterns affect livelihoods of many families, …

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