South Asia

Bangladesh calls for stronger regional action against wildlife crime

Bangladesh calls for stronger intelligence-sharing, joint enforcement, digital investigations and wildlife forensics as South Asian countries seek coordinated action...

Climate-driven food losses could heighten conflict risks, study says

From South Asia to the Sahel, researchers warn that shifting farm productivity may reshape land values, water access and...

Rangeland restoration could deliver USD 4-6 for every dollar invested: report

New findings highlight the financial case for restoring rangelands, while worsening soil degradation and inefficient agricultural subsidies threaten food...

Prospects and challenges of Carbon trading for small landholders in South Asia

Small farmers could benefit from carbon markets, but South Asia needs stronger rules, reliable verification systems and regional cooperation...

Hormuz crisis exposes South Asia energy risks, renewables urged

Experts say Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes fossil fuel dependence, urging Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal to reform energy policy,...

Bangladesh environment minister, SACEP chief call for stronger regional climate cooperation

Bangladesh environment minister and SACEP chief discussed boosting regional cooperation to address climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss and waste...

World Bank warns Bangladesh faces worsening climate risks within five years

Bangladesh faces rising climate threats, with heatwaves, floods and salinity endangering livelihoods. World Bank urges urgent action, stronger private...

South Asian youth push for regional climate coalition to tackle water crisis

Young leaders from South Asia call for a regional climate coalition to address worsening water crises, stressing inclusive governance,...

SAC holds webinar on climate change and fisheries in South Asia

Experts at a SAARC Agriculture Centre webinar warned climate change is reshaping marine and freshwater fisheries in South Asia,...

China ready to launch the Teesta River project in Bangladesh

China says it is ready to begin the long-pending Teesta River project, highlighting stronger water cooperation and deepening strategic...

UN warns of global water bankruptcy as billions suffer

A UN report warns that global water systems are nearing collapse, with South Asia among the hardest hit, as...

BIMSTEC meeting in Bhutan boosts climate cooperation

BIMSTEC environment officials meeting in Thimphu advanced climate cooperation, finalized key frameworks and stressed climate finance, adaptation and regional...