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Food security in changing climates: social protection must respond to unfolding crises

This paper discusses how social protection can become more ‘anticipatory’ and make food security more resilient to climate risks.
A father and his child while walking to their rice field
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Emergency loans promote climate change adaptation and can be profitable for microfinance institutions

Evidence from a large-scale trial in Bangladesh shows that improving credit access in rural areas helped farmers adapt to flood risks without negative spillovers, and was profitable for microfinance institutions.
VoxDev/ CEPR
Women walking on a beach carrying baskets on their heads
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Nominate: Women leaders and youth leaders awards

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is launching awards for two categories - women and youth - for their commitment in implementing innovative water solutions.
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
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Sweet watermelon turns sour amid climate change

Watermelon cultivation in salinity-affected coastal Bangladesh exacerbates drought-like situations.
Bangladesh First (BFirst)
Flood Refuge
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Hope amidst crisis: Pramita's journey of surviving Cyclone Remal

Along with distributing essential supplies, UNICEF developed a cash-plus package for anticipatory action and rapid response to support families affected by the cyclone.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
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Four cities planting trees to save lives

Trees are a powerful solution to the climate crisis. They reduce the risk of landslides and floods, improve air quality, and even protect mental health.
Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center
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Gender inclusive climate resilient agriculture in Bangladesh: a review of policies and practices 2023

This report offers important insights for policymakers to create gender-inclusive policies in Bangladesh.
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Towards tighter ropes. How to reinforce resilience at scale: insights from the RRR project in the Gaibandha and Kurigram districts of Bangladesh

This two-pager summarises two reports — the evaluation of the Reinforcing Rural Resilience (RRR) project and a related baseline study for the upcoming Jamuna project.

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