Tag: climate crisis
Devastating Nepal floods displace thousands, Catholic Church callls for global aid
Caritas Nepal has initiated an assessment of the damage and is preparing to provide assistance to displaced families
PHOTOS: Nepal floods and landslides claim 200 lives, thousands displaced
The death toll from landslides and floods in Nepal has climbed to 200, with most casualties occurring in the valley surrounding the capital, Kathmandu,...
Cities in Global South must prepare for climate migrants
By 2050, millions of people will seek refuge from the effects of climate change in crowded cities. What can we do to prepare?
Indian bishop’s poetic homage honors young scientist’s life tragically cut short...
In a final, heart-wrenching phone call to loved ones, Dr. Ashwini and her father described the rising floodwaters inside their car
The impact of climate change on the Tibetan plateau
Experts warn that expanding lakes on the plateau could worsen global warming and affect the water supplies for millions of people downstream
Civil society forced to adapt after loss of regional climate weeks
After a few seconds, I then mentioned to my colleague in front of me, “How will future COPs handle these many participants?”.
Caritas organizations in Southeast Asia rallied for unified climate strategy
The workshop aimed to establish strategic directions, secure donor support, and foster government cooperation to implement action plans
Caritas Malaysia calls for proactive church role in combating climate crisis amid...
According to district officials on July 5, over 2,300 families were affected by the flood that hit at least 16 villages.
Ice baths and ventilators: India’s hospitals adapt to killer heat
Across India, several other hospitals reserved beds and laid on extra staff to deal with heatstroke patients.
Decolonization, the climate crisis, and improving media education in the Pacific
It is important for the international community to keep an eye on the ball about what is important to the Pacific