Bapon (SHM) Fakhruddin, PhD

Water and Climate Leader| Strategic Investment Partnerships and Co-Investments| Professor| EW4ALL| Board Member| Chair- CODATA TG| Award Winner (SDG 2021, EWS 2025)

Category: climate change

  • 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.…

  • Advancing Climate Resilience: A Decade of Progress in Somalia

    Reflecting on my engagement in Somalia over the past decade, it’s been a profoundly transformative journey. My involvement began with supporting the establishment of their hydrometeorological working group, which was a foundational step towards enhancing the nation’s capacity to understand and respond to climate variability. The subsequent development of a multi-hazard early warning centre marked…

  • Rethinking Corporate Climate Action: Beyond Emission-Reduction Targets

    The fundamental assumption that emission-reduction targets should be the central and often sole metric for setting or benchmarking individual corporations’ climate action ambition is flawed. This approach fails to account for the dynamic nature of markets and the crucial role of future innovators in driving the necessary transformations. While corporate emissions targets can help curb…

  • Harnessing the Power of Social Networks for Inclusive and Effective Climate Action!

    The study by Airoldi and Christakis shows that we can use social networks (the connections between people in a community) to spread good ideas and practices more effectively. They found that if we choose the right people to start with – those who are well-connected and influential – the information and behaviors can spread much…

  • Mobilizing Finance for Climate-Resilient Water Solutions

    Financing is key to realizing this vision. We must align investments for water security with climate action and find innovative ways to mobilize new sources of funding. Blended finance instruments that strategically combine public and private capital can accelerate the deployment of climate solutions. Mechanisms like resilience bonds, environmental impact bonds, and blue carbon offset…

  • The Uncertainties of Geologic Hydrogen

    While geologic hydrogen may offer some emissions advantages compared to other hydrogen production methods, large uncertainties remain regarding its environmental impact and scalability. More research is critically needed to evaluate if geologic hydrogen can be a major climate-friendly energy solution, or if efforts are better focused on other decarbonization strategies that are farther along in…

  • The Looming Climate Catastrophe: Why is the Eastern Pacific Defying Predictions and Cooling?

    The eastern Pacific ocean near South America is mysteriously cooling instead of warming as climate models predict. This phenomenon, dubbed the “cold tongue,” has massive implications for the pace of climate change worldwide. If it continues, it could slow global warming and reduce some impacts. But if it reverses, we may face an abrupt climate…

  • Research for a Circular Plastics Economy in SIDs and LDCs

    The circular plastics economy is not only beneficial but also crucial for SIDs and other LDCs. It can help these nations protect their environment, mitigate climate change effects, and create new economic opportunities. Advanced research is key to realizing this transition and addressing the associated challenges. Advanced research plays a crucial role in supporting the…

  • Could El Niño Long Range Warning System help countries manage the effects of severe weather events?

    Currently many countries are experiencing severe drought. Could the impacts of drought have been minimised with an effective long-range warning system (LRWS)? Three-stage warning systems that conduct short, medium and seasonal forecasting can prepare industries and communities for both severe weather events and the impacts of El Niño. When ocean conditions suggest that an El Niño may be…