The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently published an insightful article, shedding light on the implications of Generative AI (GenAI) on gender through a value chain approach, with a focus on human rights. The article, produced by the Aapti Institute and commissioned under the Business and Human Rights in Asia program funded by the European…
On May 27, 2024, the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) published a critical review study aimed at enhancing Bangladesh’s capacity to manage water resources in the face of climate change. The study, titled “Bangladesh: Adapting to a Changing Climate by Water Accounting,” is a technical paper produced by ADPC’s Climate Resilience and Risk Governance Department….
Over recent years, Sri Lanka has experienced a rise in both the frequency and intensity of floods. This escalation is linked to changing climate patterns that bring more intense rainfall over shorter periods, overwhelming the existing infrastructure and natural waterways.Sri Lanka was hit by devastating floods in early June 2024 which resulted in the deaths…
A volcanic eruption in the Philippines has forced at least 684 schools to close, affecting about 385,000[1] students, with nine schools converted into evacuation centers, Save the Children said.Following the eruption on Monday, Mount Kanlaon volcano on Negros Island in central Philippines is on Alert Level 2, the highest level since the eruption, which indicates…
