Gender inequality is a serious global problem that is deeply rooted in our society, where discrimination starts before a child is even born. Gender biases have continuously created barriers for women throughout their lives and are usually internalised in a way that...
In towns and cities at the foot of the Himalayas, women play a vital role in supplying water and its management, but ironically, their voices are rarely heard in water management decisions. Despite 33 percent seats reserved for women in local level water management...
Despite significant international development efforts to promote gender equality, achievements remain limited. Dr Basundhara Bhattarai, Senior Gender and Development Specialist at IFSD, presents a critical analysis of the problem and offers some actionable solutions...
Recent Post
A breakthrough decision was made to operationalize the Loss and Damage (L&D) climate finance on the opening day COP28. The decision was immediately followed by initial pledges of around USD700 million for the new L&D Fund. This marked an important beginning...
By Jagannath Adhikari | May 2024 Dhaulagiri mountain seen from Jomsom in Mustang In late December 2023, I was close to the Dhaulagiri mountain range in central Himalayan region. I was surprised to see how little snow there was, even at the peak of winter. This...
Over half the workforce in Asia and the Pacific works in informal sectors, which are highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change. However, the ongoing discourses on Loss and Damage (L&D) often overlook the specific climate-induced impacts suffered by these...
Events
The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30th November 2023 to 12th December 2023. IFSD along with our partners International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), International Development Research...
Overview On April 10, 2023, the Institute for Study and Development Worldwide (IFSD) held a knowledge sharing session to discuss forest fire risks in Nepal, with presentations by Dr. Krishna Bhujel, a senior researcher, and Mr. Abhash Adhikari, an emerging...