In Afghanistan, multiple crises are exacerbated by the deepening challenges of climate change. It is suffering its second drought in four years, along with an economic meltdown that is compounding the humanitarian situation. These near-term climate impacts, if left unaddressed, will only worsen the ongoing socioeconomic catastrophe, conflict, and violence, and also disadvantage the regional counties. So, we need to call upon UNFCCC to take Afghanistan seriously into consideration and help them shift to a better climate policy and circular economy. Regardless of our country, identity, race, and gender, we are all citizens of one planet. So, let's sustain it together.
Coffee Planting in a Place Where It Is Not a Drink
This story is about coffee planting by a non-coffee-consuming community in Manghe Village, southwestern China. Whereas selling of dried coffee beans has yielded the majority of the income for the local farmers, and this area is said to be the future's largest Yunnan Arabica coffee source for the country, and serving the world's needs, drinking coffee seems a luxury to the locals. While climate change has switched much land use in the higher elevational areas into coffee fields, I wonder if this would also impact the current coffee farming in Manghe and the possible outcome related to deforestation and land conversion.
An Unveil of Linnaean Shortfall
As we know, the Indian Himalaya region (IHR) is the storehouse of many discovered and undiscovered novel plant species. To explore this repository, a plant exploration trip was planned far in the remote alpine zone (Royal Sar) of Overa-Aru wildlife sanctuary, Kashmir Himalaya. Along the trails of plant specimen collection, a fascinating population of plant species from genus Swertia struck my sight and became limelight to satisfy my curiosity about new plant species discovery.
Sustainable, Ethical & Eco-friendly Clothing
Use it, Don’t Lose It
Did you know that our daily lives are a for biodiversity loss, and the effects of climate change, such as warmer weather, unseasonal rainfall, and dusty spells? In general, most people think that it is only industries and factories that affect the environment and the variety of plants in the ecosystem. They forget to take into account that farming and animal husbandry, and our daily life, are also another cause of environmental damage. Because everything uses up land, water and air, the impact on the environment and human life, as well as biodiversity, will increase exponentially. All human activities can unknowingly affect and destroy biodiversity, including climate.
Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Policy In Sri Lanka
Although there are many climate nature conferences and events happening all over the world, ground-level actions are not satisfactory. Using local and indigenous knowledge systems in drafting policy is a good solution for it. This story is about an ecosystem-based adaptation method practised in Sri Lanka: the restoration of ancient tanks to combat climate change.
HURRY BURRY STREET
The story revolves around my hometown which was 20 years before which found clean and nature friendly. The fallen down areas of my village because ignorance of environment and the nostalgic memories I along with my friends have experienced in my lifetime. Certain steps we decides to take after these 20 years standing amongst the youth of our world.
Rising Up from the Rubble of Disasters
Growing up near the Pacific Ocean, I have been used to typhoons -- it’s nothing new to me. Our house has always endured every storm and we seldom need to evacuate. Not until super typhoon Haiyan happened.
Super Typhoon Haiyan taught me that we should never waste time fighting for climate justice, our communities need justice from all the damages and devastation that climate change caused.
This story is my story on how I rose from the rubble of disasters.
Your Binman Knows You the Best
The story focuses on the food waste generation and the impact of it not only on our ecosystems but the immediate impact of those who deal with it most closely - the waste collectors, ragpickers and the communities near the landfills themselves. I have lived in several cities and each one has a different rendition of the same. This story tells snippets of y experience with all the people in an effort to bring their story into light.
Climate Change Needs High Quality Coffee
Safeguarding Sri Lankan Indigenous community “veddhas”
Conservation as Reimagination: Navigating Pansipit River
Impact of Climate Change in Agriculture
Climate Change is a global issue today. Among different sectors being affected by climate change, Agriculture is the prominent field affected by a change in climate in Nepal. Furthermore, Nepal is one of the fourth most vulnerable countries hit by climate change. In such a scenario, it is obvious that climate change has adversely affected Agriculture Sector. So for this, a developing country like Nepal need to adapt Conservation Agriculture Practices over the traditional method of farming that can cope with change in climate by taking the perspective of women towards Agriculture. Why women?? It's because more than 50% of farmers are female, they are the backbone of development of Agriculture Sector. So, it's high time we need to raise the voice of women towards nature by involving them in Conservation Agriculture Practices. There is no Climate Justice until and unless there is no Gender Justice.
The Climate Crisis is a Privilege Crisis
Why Are You Like That?
What would do you feel like if someone asked why you acted like you? This story delves into a facet of that question and shows how that question can let someone down and how they pick themselves up. It describes the intense and raw feelings of a lost girl. It also shows how one person's lessons and efforts can pick another person up.
Is She Lucky to Get Only Her Branches Chopped?
LGBTQ: Hidden Victims of Climate Change
LGBTQ people face many forms of discrimination in their daily lives. The discrimination they face makes their life more miserable. Many Indians still think that being born as gay, lesbian or transgender is a sin. LGBTQ people are alienated. As we know, climate change is a big challenge. Climate change is affecting all living beings on earth but how is climate change affecting LGBTQ people? How did LGBTQ people become the hidden victims of climate change? Read the story and know the answer.
Caste and Climate Change
Caste-based discrimination affects more than 260 million Dalits worldwide who suffer from the hidden apartheid of segregation, exclusion and discrimination. Dalit women and girls are the most discriminated, systematically excluded and historically oppressed group in the sub-continent. Dalit women lag behind in most of the areas of human development indicators. Unequal access to resources and opportunities makes Dalit Women more socially vulnerable and frequently exposes them to the chance of being a victim to caste, class and gender-based violence. A woman’s caste in South Asia can increase her exposure to mortality as a result of factors such as poor sanitation and inadequate water supply and health care, says a report by the UN Women. It states that the average age of death for Dalit women is 14.6 years younger than for higher caste women. This story depicts how the historic, institutionalized and systemic oppression of Dalit women from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal will make them one of the most vulnerable, susceptible and high-risk targets in the changing climate.
Nature, Food System and Ecosystem
I have been teaching in one of the most marginalized, poor, and economically deprived communities in Dhading district of Nepal. Around 65 % of the population consists of extremely poor and backward communities of Chepang, Magar, Gurung, and Tamang ethnic groups. I worked in the community to promote cultural diversity. I taught secondary level kids of the communities and provide them several exposure and opportunities. I engaged the kids and their guardians in tree plantation, commercialization of farms, income generation and other economic activities.
The Resilience of Indigenous Peoples in the COVID-19 Era
In the Philippines, the resilience of indigenous peoples is put to the test as they not only deal with the grave impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their communities, but also resist the proposed construction of a dam that could displace them from their ancestral domains and destroy nearby ecosystems.