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Indonesia’s Drowning Land
February 09, 2023

Indonesia’s Drowning Land

By Garry Lotulung
Sea level rises are often spoken about as a potential future impact of climate change. But on the Indonesian island of Java, they are already threatening millions.

How to Save Thailand and Malaysia From Rising Sea Levels
March 22, 2022

How to Save Thailand and Malaysia From Rising Sea Levels

By Piyali Banergee
A recent meeting between the nations' leaders was a missed opportunity to address one of the most pressing challenges of the coming century.
Bangladesh Bears the Cost of Climate Change
November 04, 2021

Bangladesh Bears the Cost of Climate Change

By Julhas Alam and Aniruddha Ghosal
A country of about 160 million, Bangladesh has historically contributed a fraction of the world's emissions but is being devastated by climate change.

Kiribati Announces Plans to Raise Islands Above Rising Seas
August 14, 2020

Kiribati Announces Plans to Raise Islands Above Rising Seas

By Joshua Mcdonald
As climate change and sea level rise threaten to inundate Kiribati, its government has proposed a radical new plan to raise the islands.

In the Indian Sundarbans, the Sea Is Coming  
May 01, 2020

In the Indian Sundarbans, the Sea Is Coming  

By Nicholas Muller
Across the world’s largest delta, island communities bear the brunt of the climate crisis.

Near Disaster: Gwadar’s Little Village Faces a Crumbling Coastline
December 27, 2019

Near Disaster: Gwadar’s Little Village Faces a Crumbling Coastline

By Mariyam Suleman
As the climate emergency brings rising seas, Gwadar’s Ganz village is losing the battle after centuries of existence.

The Environmental Consequences of India’s Growth Model
January 03, 2015

The Environmental Consequences of India’s Growth Model

By Gaurav Daga
India seems unprepared for the potential environmental outcomes of its development policies.
Will Climate Change Spark Conflict in Bangladesh?
June 27, 2014

Will Climate Change Spark Conflict in Bangladesh?

By M. Sophia Newman
A changing climate appears likely to wreak havoc on one of the world’s poorest countries in the coming decades.

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