Climate change research, capacity building and communication on climate extremes over South Asia

Shaukat Ali; Michelle Simões Reboita; Rida Kiani; Muhammad Arif Goheer; Alia Saeed; Sher Muhammad; Firdos Khan; Md Mizanur Rahman; Madan Lall Shrestha; Li Dan; Zulfiqar A Bhutta

doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2492

Climate change research, capacity building and communication on climate extremes over South Asia

Keywords:

Capacity building · Climate change · Climate extremes · Science-to-policy communication · South Asia

Climate change research, capacity building and communication on climate extremes over South Asia

Climate change is a global issue that significantly impacts various regions, including South Asia, which is particularly vulnerable to climate extremes. Extensive research is required to address the complex interplay between climate change and extreme weather events in South Asia (Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan). This study presents a case study of an Asia-Pacific Network for...

Ali, S., Reboita, M.S., Kiani, R., Goheer, M.A., Saeed, A., Muhammad, S., ... Bhutta, Z.A. (2024). Climate change research, capacity building and communication on climate extremes over South Asia. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2492

Impact of climate change, climate variability and adaptation in the coastal area of Cambodia

Keywords:

Climate change · Climate variability · Coastal zone

Impact of climate change, climate variability and adaptation in the coastal area of Cambodia

Cambodia’s coastal zones are highly dependent on climate and weather, making them susceptible to climate change and causing farmers’ livelihoods to be more vulnerable compared to urban residents. Since climate issues already impact the agricultural sector in Cambodia, this paper aims to assess the impact of disasters in the context of climate change, which impacts...

Sum, D., & Thav, S. (2023). Impact of climate change, climate variability and adaptation in the coastal area of Cambodia. APN Science Bulletin, 13(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2023.2435

Climate-smart agriculture strategies for South Asia to address the challenges of climate change: Identification of climate-resilient agriculture practices for India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan

Keywords:

Climate change · Climate-smart agriculture · Food security

Climate-smart agriculture strategies for South Asia to address the challenges of climate change: Identification of climate-resilient agriculture practices for India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan

In South Asia, agriculture is pivotal for food and nutritional security and the livelihood of more than 50% of the population. Food production and nutritional security pressures intensify as urbanisation decreases the agricultural land area amid population growth. Climate change complicates this scenario by introducing elevated temperatures, extreme climatic events, surging sea levels, and increased...

Kaushik, N., Siddique, K.H.M., Ahmed, M.S., & Hakimi, S.S. (2023). Climate-smart agriculture strategies for South Asia to address the challenges of climate change: Identification of climate-resilient agriculture practices for India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. APN Science Bulletin, 13(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2023.2349

Mapping groundwater resilience to climate change and human development in Asian cities

Keywords:

Asian cities · Climate change · Groundwater resiliency · Human development

Mapping groundwater resilience to climate change and human development in Asian cities

Groundwater resources in major Asian cities, including Bangkok and its vicinity, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu Valley, and Lahore, confront escalating challenges due to climate change and human development. Over-extraction has led to groundwater depletion, causing socio-environmental and economic issues. This study investigates the combined impacts of climate change and urban development on groundwater resources...

Neupane, S., Ghimire, U., Shrestha, S., Sundaram, S.M., Shivakoti, B.R., Lorphensri, O., ... Malla, R. (2023). Mapping groundwater resilience to climate change and human development in Asian cities. APN Science Bulletin, 13(1). doi:10.30852.sb.2023.2227

Potential of agroforestry for climate change adaptation in the Northwest mountainous region of Vietnam

Keywords:

Agroforestry · Climate change · Da River headwater · Vietnamese northwest mountainous region

Potential of agroforestry for climate change adaptation in the Northwest mountainous region of Vietnam

The literature on the impacts of climate change on the Northwest mountainous region of Vietnam was assessed in this article. Additionally, the project team conducted regional interviews and visits to gather information on the same topic. The findings indicate that climate change has had a significantly negative impact on the region's agriculture, the primary income...

Do, T.T.H., & Bui, M.H. (2023). Potential of agroforestry for climate change adaptation in the Northwest mountainous region of Vietnam. APN Science Bulletin, 13(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2023.2147

Supporting regional and international cooperation in research on extremes in climate prediction and projection ensembles: Workshop summary

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APN member developing countries · Climate change · Early career scientists · Subseasonal to decadal prediction · Weather and climate extremes

Supporting regional and international cooperation in research on extremes in climate prediction and projection ensembles: Workshop summary

Weather and climate extremes have enormous impacts on society, and are becoming more severe and frequent as the world warms. Most developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region are highly vulnerable to risks associated with heatwaves and cold spells, droughts and floods, tropical cyclones, wildfires, and other extremes. To support regional and international cooperation for research...

Lee, J., Merryfield, W.J., Moon, S., & Han, S. (2022). Supporting regional and international cooperation in research on extremes in climate prediction and projection ensembles: Workshop summary. APN Science Bulletin, 12(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2022.1977

Climate change scenarios over Southeast Asia

Keywords:

Climate change · Global climate model (GCM) · Precipitation · Southeast Asia · Surface temperature · Weather research forecast (WRF)

Climate change scenarios over Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is one of the world’s regions most vulnerable to climate change impacts with low-lying land, more severe floods and droughts, larger populations, higher dependency on agriculture for the economic sector, and low resilience of communities. Therefore, a study on how future climate change will affect this region has been conducted, and the results...

Sentian, J., Payus, C.M., Herman, F., & Kong, V.W.Y. (2022). Climate change scenarios over Southeast Asia. APN Science Bulletin, 12(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2022.1927

Integrated analysis of climate, land use and water for resilience urban megacities: A case study of Thailand and Viet Nam

Keywords:

Bangkok · Climate change · Hanoi · Land use · Water resources

Integrated analysis of climate, land use and water for resilience urban megacities: A case study of Thailand and Viet Nam

This research aims to explore the integration of land use, climate, and water resources for urban resilience in Bangkok, Thailand and Hanoi, Viet Nam, both of which are megacities of Southeast Asia. Climate projections using the WorldClim database for 2050 in Bangkok reveal an increase in temperature by 8.2 percent, while precipitation will tend to...

Monprapussorn, S., & Ha, L.P. (2021). Integrated analysis of climate, land use and water for resilience urban megacities: A case study of Thailand and Viet Nam. APN Science Bulletin, 11(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2021.1556

Participatory methodologies enable communities to assess climate-induced loss and damage

Keywords:

Adaptation · Climate change · Community · Gender · Loss and damage · Marginalized communities · Participation · Participatory methodology · Resilience

Participatory methodologies enable communities to assess climate-induced loss and damage

Opportunities to strengthen resilience can be limited, as the adverse impacts of climate change become more severe. In these cases, it is recognized that there are limits to adaptation and that communities are facing loss and damage as a result of climate change. The perspectives of communities most vulnerable to climate change impacts—in particular those...

Anderson, T., & Singh, H. (2020). Participatory methodologies enable communities to assess climate-induced loss and damage. APN Science Bulletin, 10(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2020.1241