The Climate Challenges of South Asia’s Megacities

April 28, 2021 • 01:18:02
The Climate Challenges of South Asia’s Megacities
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The Climate Challenges of South Asia’s Megacities

Apr 28 2021 | 01:18:02

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Show Notes

Please join USIP for a discussion on the growing stress faced by urban centers in South Asia due to climate change. Experts will discuss how megacities are contributing to environmental degradation and societal conflict, as well as address what policies might best combat these challenges and reflect on President Biden’s latest climate change summit.

Panelists

Aditya Bahadur Principal Researcher, Human Settlements Group, International Institute for Environment and Development (India)

Sara Hayat Environmental Lawyer and Asia Foundation Fellow (Pakistan)

Huraera Jabeen Consultant, World Bank (Bangladesh)

Jumaina Siddiqui, moderator Senior Program Officer, South Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/climate-challenges-south-asias-megacities

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