Case Studies

The southwestern area of Bangladesh is highly susceptible to climate and disaster impacts. The area, specifically the Satkhira region, is also home to a substantial Dalit population (Islam, 2011). It is estimated there are around five million Dalits in Bangladesh, with approximately 96% being illite

In recent years, Pakistan has experienced both extreme heat and massive floods, with the risks projected to increase with the ongoing climate change1. Particularly in rural Pakistan (where around 62% of the population resides2), the effects of these climate-related events are compounded by extreme p

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly more apparent with intensifying extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and worsening air quality, which poses a significant threat to ecosystems and public health worldwide. Located in East Asia comprising of over 6,800 islands, Japan has c

According to the latest Global Climate Risk Index report by Germanwatch published in 2021, the Philippines is one of the top five countries most vulnerable to climate change.[1] The country faces at least twenty typhoons per year (with an average of five typhoons becoming supertyphoons) that cause i

An archipelago of more than 17,000 islands between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Indonesia is a lower-middle income country in Southeast Asia with almost 280 million people. With its tropical geography, Indonesia is facing some of the most pressing environmental threats, including climate change, w

Trinidad and Tobago, a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) is vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change. Physical size, susceptibility to natural disasters, a small population (~1.4 mil), economic vulnerability, and low adaptive capacity (1,2) are all factors that contribute to the small

Trinidad and Tobago, a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) is extremely vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change. Physical size, susceptibility to natural disasters, a small population (1.4 mil), economic vulnerability, and low adaptive capacity (1,2) are all factors that contribute to

The small island developing state of Barbados is located in the eastern Caribbean with a population of approximately 282,000 and a total land area of 166 mi2. Economic activity on the island is dominated by the service sector, especially tourism and financial services (Michigan State University, 202

The Zaatari Refugee Camp, established in July 2012 in response to the Syrian crisis, currently shelters 84,314 refugees, including a significant proportion of women, and 17% are children under the age of five. The camp spans 5.4 km² and accommodates approximately 26,000 shelters, with 20% of househo

Morocco, a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa, is characterized by its rich history and diverse geography, which includes the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. Agriculture is a central part of Morocco's economy and culture, but it is increasingly threatened by climate change. The cou

Italy is considered a hotspot for climate change in Europe and is affected by numerous extreme weather events and severe and frequent heat waves, registering an excess mortality of 18,000 deaths in 2022 due to high temperatures (Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, 2023). Italian you

\"The Netherlands\" means \"The Low Lands.\" Much of our country is already below sea level. We are a river delta and without the protection of dykes and dunes, 2⁄3 of our country would be flooded. As such, water is our livelihood and our vulnerability, necessitating keen monitoring and adaptation to p

This case study, shared by Dr Olivia Yates, is based on her PhD research (1), a resulting policy brief (2) and a peer-reviewed research article (3) co-authored by a team at the University of Auckland, documenting Tuvaluan and Kiribati migration journeys to Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) in the context of

The village of Ebor (traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr peoples) is located in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small, rural community with a population of around 150 residents, most of whom are farmers or pensioners. Surrounded by bushlands and farmlands, Ebor sits a

The state of Western Australia (WA) was colonised by Britain in 1829. WA comprises 2.5 million km2 (one-third of Australia's landmass) with four climate zones (see Figure 1). WA has 2.66 million people including 89,000 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and 818,000 children and young p

\"There is an adage that if we do not care for our environment, our environment will not care for us. For years, we have heard a lot about climate change, but like in all crises, we always think 'they' refer to different people until it hits us like a tornado.\" (Tosam, 2014)

This case study was identified during the Connecting Climate Minds regional dialogue for sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Dialogue participants highlighted how heavy and unprecedented flooding, brought on by climate change, has impacted the mental health of the community.

Agripsych Beam Ltd is a Kenyan Healthtech company that uses mobile technology to enhance access to mental health services for smallholder farmers affected by climate change. Our focus at AgriPsych Beam Ltd is to ensure that women smallholder farmers have a mental wellbeing safety net after crop or l

Nigeria is one of the ten countries most at risk of climate disasters (International Rescue Committee, 2023). From floods to extreme weather variability, the impacts of a changing climate are far reaching, impacting all regions and worsening the existing fragility of the nation. Within coastal regio