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It is imperative that adaptation measures are implemented now to safeguard against future extreme climate events.

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By using urban runoff more wisely, cities could solve the twin problems of urban waterlogging and depleted urban groundwater resources.

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Bangladesh has shown how its ‘engineering diplomacy’ approach to managing a flood crisis could be a pathway to resilience.

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While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.

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The rampant activity reduces freshwater supply in turn affecting crop output, drinking water and the general ecosystem.

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For some, leaving the Mekong Delta to find a livelihood is the only option despite the risk of being trafficked into forced labour.

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Climate change and increased human activity are putting one of Asia’s most important river systems under duress. It will require a sustained and coordinated effort to fix things.

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Community-based initiatives like cooperative farming ventures and water conservation projects can play a vital role in building resilience among women farmers.

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As the planet continues to warm, the livelihoods, health and wellbeing of older adults are increasingly at risk.

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Climate change worsens disasters and impacts livelihoods so building climate resilience involves harnessing social, cultural, economic and political factors.

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Primary, preventive and public health initiatives at local level must be initiated to prevent vector-borne diseases across India.

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