Weather information improves farmers’ resilience in Bangladesh
The WATERAPPscale project in Bangladesh addresses the climate challenges that riverside communities and their agricultural lands face. By combining scientific…
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Convincing communities on benefits of using weather information
A survey in east Africa showed that people were not using the weather and climate information that was available. A…
Kenya
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Pakistan’s floods show the need for tech-based climate solutions
With intense rainfall that led to one-third of Pakistan being flooded, yet leaving people water-stressed, experts speaking to Rida Shah…
Pakistan
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A new horizon for smallholders in the Bengal delta
An initiative on weather information service sharing in Bangladesh is leading to a positive impact on the farmers, as they…
Thai youth treat wastewater with spent coffee grounds
Youth in Thailand, who are at the forefront of solving issues related to climate change, find a simple, sustainable solution…
Thailand
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Floating farms and food security
Mohammad Shahadat Hossain travelled to the remarkable floating gardens in Barishal, Bangladesh. This historic farming system might be one of…
Integrated planning ensures equitable access to water in Bolivia
Linking watershed management to water and sanitation issues to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods are central to Bolivia WATCH, an…
Bolivia
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Dutch consultancy helps Mekong Delta farmers switch to sustainable agriculture
Resource-intensive practices made farming environmentally and financially unsustainable for rice farmers of the Mekong Delta. With a blend of varied…
Vietnam
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