In the realm of climate communication, reaching diverse audiences is paramount to driving meaningful change. Leveraging the power of comics, animations, and online platforms, we can disseminate vital information about climate change to various groups, from local communities to global participants like those attending Conferences of Parties (COP-28) in Dubai, Community Based Adaptation (CBA-17) conference, and conferences in Madrid. Reaching …

“We are born on this boat [and] we live on the boat. This is our home … without our boat wewould have no means to eat. If we did not have our boats, we would just die.[i]– Member of the Manta Community“ The impacts of climate change have internally displaced more than 30 million people worldwide in 2022 alone.[i] Climate …

New scorecards expose what’s going wrong in the climate finance delivery chain – and pilot how to fix it Climate finance for adaptation projects is delivered through a chain comprising actors that provide the funds, intermediaries that allocate those funds and local communities and organisations that implement projects with the money they receive. But not enough money is reaching local …

The following article is an outcome of the four-day long workshop titled “Building Bridges for Community-Centered Climate Resilience” organized by East-West Center and Rockefeller Foundation in Chiang Mai, Thailand, September 3-7, 2023. Overview The impact of human-induced climate change is one of the greatest challenges of today’s time, affecting the communities living on the frontline across different geographic boundaries. Local …

Mongla in Bangladesh is facing adverse climate change impacts. What can we learn from the town’s efforts to minimise the impacts using its capacity and leadership?  The town of Mongla or Mongla Port Paurashava in Bangladesh is situated in the southernmost part of the country at the confluence of the Pashur River and the Bay of Bengal. The city is …

Within the context of urbanized areas, nature-based solutions hold massive potential and are imperative for building sustainable and resilient cities: crucial to sustainability is locking in the concept within the policy framework. ‘Nature-based solutions (NbS)’ has gained momentum in recent years owing to its co-benefits which range from addressing societal and environmental challenges to climate change risks. Among the parties …

In an age where digital media often overlook traditional educational resources, a remarkable trend is emerging: the dissemination of comics among school and younger students, as well as local communities. These visually engaging and content-rich graphic novels are proving to be invaluable tools in enhancing learning experiences and fostering a deeper understanding of diverse subjects. Comics have a wonderful ability …

Life as an ICCCAD researcher can be many things but dull. On a Friday morning, you could impulsively open a work email notification while casually scrolling your phone, and end up volunteering to support Dr. Huq in his role as civil society working group member on innovative finance. Next thing you know (after a couple of months), you are presented …

During my recent trip to Mongla, Bangladesh, I had the opportunity to visit two slum areas: Balur Math and Signal Tower Colony. These areas provided a unique glimpse into the daily lives, challenges, and resilience of the local community. Join me on this journey as I delve into the stories and experiences, I encountered in these two communities. In the …

In early May, we embarked on a journey to Colombo, the vibrant capital city of Sri Lanka. Our purpose was to attend the 3rd Annual meeting of the Inclusive Urban Infrastructure (IUI) project, a multi-country initiative is leading by the University of Sussex. The 3rd Inclusive Urban Infrastructure (IUI) annual meeting was held on 8-10 May 2023 in Colombo, Sri …