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A Tale of Two Brothers: Revolutionising Farming in Karnali, Nepal: Building Sustainability, Climate Resilience, and Pride

Shivani Chemjong

In the serene village of Sadhikhola in Surkhet district, two brothers, Chandra Bahadur GC and Tek Bahadur Gharti, are rewriting the narratives of farming in Karnali province, mid-western Nepal. Originally from Surkhet, they travelled to India where they were migrant workers for many years. Their journey from labourers in India to pioneering organic farmers in Nepal epitomises resilience, innovation, and a profound commitment to their homeland.

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Climate Change and Indian Farmers: Strategies for Resilience

Krishi Bazaar

India’s agriculture, deeply tied to the monsoons and other natural phenomena, is one of the sectors most vulnerable to climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increasing occurrences of extreme weather events threaten food security, livelihoods, and the overall economy. Farmers, who form the backbone of the country’s agrarian society, are bearing the brunt of these changes.

This blog explores the challenges posed by climate change and strategies that can help Indian farmers build resilience.

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Can We Tackle Poverty and Climate Change at the Same Time?

Timothy Clay

Human, ecological and climate systems are deeply connected. Our jobs, health, and even cultural values all stem from our natural surroundings. As a result, climate change has emerged as the most significant challenge of our lifetime and is fast becoming the new paradigm for global development.

Governments, multilateral banks, and other major development actors have all stepped up financial commitments for climate change. However, many of these commitments still miss a key ingredient — a distinct focus on the poor and vulnerable.

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Minimizing Environmental Impact in Solar Panel Production and Disposal: Towards a Sustainable Lifecycle

Saur Energy Team

As we celebrate the growth of renewable energy, particularly solar, we must also address the environmental footprint left by the very technologies that propel this transition. Solar energy is undeniably central to a sustainable future, but the environmental impact of producing and disposing of solar panels must not be overlooked. We believe that a responsible, sustainable approach to solar panel production and disposal can significantly enhance the industry’s long-term environmental benefits.

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India calls out developed countries over stalled progress on climate issues at COP29

Puja Das

At the ongoing 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) climate conference in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, India expressed dissatisfaction with the insistence of developed countries to expand the scope of the Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme (MWP) from what was agreed upon in the past.
This follows India’s call for grant-based long-term climate finance in the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). India, on behalf of like-minded developing countries, said that developed countries need to commit to provide and mobilise at least $1.3 trillion every year in NCQG till 2030.

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