Calling all changemakers aged 18-25 in Southeast Asia! 📢
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Explore the latest updates on our upcoming Summer School in South Asia focusing on #ClimateChange, #GreenFinance, and #DisasterManagement from 14-17 May in Colombo: https://t.co/TnBRY0WjAW
📢 Exciting news! We just wrapped up the International Summer School on #ClimateChange & #DisasterManagement in Colombo! 🌍✨ Huge thanks to all participants from the 8 #SAARC countries, our speakers, and partners @insssl and @Nishchalnath from COSATT for making it a success. 🌱
Our participants are currently presenting their findings on specific topics they have crafted through discussions with experts and professors during this summer school.
Former EU Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri shared insights on India’s climate diplomacy, emphasizing its global leadership and exceeding climate targets ahead of schedule. 🌍🌱 #ClimateAction
Dr. Peter Hefele, Policy Director at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, emphasizes Europe's crucial role in global climate action. He advocates for greater responsibility and leadership in climate mitigation efforts. 🌍 #ClimateAction#Europe#Leadership
Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri shared his insightful views on the global approach to addressing climate change and the crucial financial aspects involved. 🌍💼 He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts, whether in innovation, technology, or other areas.
🌍🌱 Prof. Maneesha S. Wanasinghe-Pasqual from the University of Colombo shared insights on Sri Lanka's climate policies, highlighting the crucial role of water in climate mitigation and adaptation. 💧 #ClimateAction#SriLanka#Sustainability
Prof. Nausheen Wasi highlighted Pakistan's views on climate change mitigation and adaptation, calling on South Asian governments to create climate corridors and collaborate on tackling climate risks. #ClimateAction#SouthAsia#ClimateChange
Under the guidance of Mr. Ujjwal Upadhyay, our participants have been organized into three groups, each focusing on various climate topics for discussion.
Ms. Rasheeda Didi, an independent researcher, sheds light on climate adaptation in the low-lying Maldives. Learn strategies like sedimentation management, sea wall construction, and artificial coral reefs. 🌊🏝️ #ClimateAction#Maldives
Shafqat Munir, Senior Research Fellow at BIPSS, discussed climate impacts in Bangladesh: human displacement, food security due to sea-level rise. Emphasized shared responsibility of govt. & private sectors in tackling climate challenges. 🇧🇩🌊 #ClimateAction
Mr. Ujjwal Upadhyay, assistant professor in Kathmandu University, has made a presentation on the 2nd NDC target of Nepal and some key takeaways from COP-28.