Climate Change : CLIMATE CHANGE
We believe climate change is an important and relevant issue for the global community, especially in cities. Environmental and transportation issues, as well as infrastructure development, directly impact the lives of many people. We believe that the concept of a smart and resilient city can provide answers to combat climate change in the cities.
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Mobility as a Right - Building Networks and Fostering Smart Mobility Solutions in Local Government in Asia
Mobility as a right. Mobility for all. Would you agree that mobility is one of the core aspects of building sustainable cities? The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats would say yes. Read more about CALD Smart Mobility Workshop 2023 here.
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How does Climate Change Reshape Security Policy?
In cooperation with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, the Economic Policy Institute - Sofia has produced a policy paper that focuses on the, so far rather neglected nexus, between climate change and security policy using the example of the region Southeast Europe. The findings indicate that there has to be a fundamental change of the very essence of how armed forces operate.
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Webinar on “Climate Change in South Asia: The Impact on Livelihoods and Mitigation Strategies”
A webinar on Climate Change under the banner of “Climate Change in South Asia: The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF South Asia) recently organized a valuable webinar on climate change titled "Climate Change in South Asia: The Impact on Livelihoods and Mitigation Strategies." Distinguished panelists, including Dr. Bishnu Raj Upreti (Executive Chairperson of Policy Research Institute from Nepal), Syeda Rizwana Hasan ((attorney and environmentalist from Bangladesh)), and Afia Islam (Member of National Climate Change Council from Pakistan), provided valuable insights on the issue through speeches and discussions. Shruti Sinha, the Policy and Outreach manager at Chintan from India has moderated the session.
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Indonesian Youth and Climate Change
Indonesian Youth and Climate Change reported various youth perspectives on their understanding and involvement in combating climate change. The book was designed by compiling and collaborating correspondence from various stakeholders: government officials, businessmen, academics, and civil societies which significantly influence youth's participation in climate change.
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Climate Change Documentary: Unraveling Manado (Mengurai Manado)
Manado, a coastal city that is a tourist destination, is threatened by the dangers of climate change. In collaboration with FNF Indonesia and the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights, the Climate Institute tries to unravel the problems that cause Manado to become one of the cities vulnerable to the dangers of climate change. Watch the full movie here.
