The Complex Relationship Between Climate Change and Infectious Diseases
The relationship between climate change and infectious diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika is complex. Different diseases are affected differently by climate change. Malaria transmission may decrease in some areas as temperatures rise, but dengue and other diseases spread by different mosquitoes are likely to increase. Rising temperatures will alter the spread of these mosquito-borne […]
Beyond the Horizon: Projecting Bhutan’s Water Future in a Changing Climate
My journey with Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, has been a long and fulfilling one. From supporting their hydro-met services to developing flood forecasting in the Wangchhu River Basin (https://lnkd.in/gj7aW5aN), conducting climate risk assessments for hydro-power and water resources management, and building capacity on disaster risk reduction – it’s been a deeply rewarding experience. […]
Urgent Action for Tropical Forests and Climate Resilience
In the 19th century, scientists discovered that plant leaves could survive temperatures of up to 50° Celsius, but beyond this threshold, they perished. Fast forward to 2021, a study of 147 tropical plant species found that the average temperature beyond which photosynthesis failed was 46.7°. This is the heartbeat of our planet, the rhythm of […]
Rallying for Global Water Security
The UN 2023 Water Conference was a watershed moment that recognized water as a global common good and proposed an ambitious Water Action Agenda. However, significant challenges remain to achieve water security worldwide. The work programme 2024-2025 was Published and proposed some options for supporting SDG-6 progress. Key actions include:Develop a UN system-wide strategy for […]