GPPAC South Asia

Activities

Field events, forums, interviews and publications on climate, peace and security across South Asia

11Total Activities

2026Active Year

8Countries Covered

NIAS–GPPAC South Asia Workshop on Climate Change, Civil Society and Community Resilience

NIAS–GPPAC South Asia Workshop on Climate Change, Civil Society and Community Resilience

Exploring disappearing water bodies, indigenous knowledge, climate migration, disaster governance, and civil society as zero responders

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Inaugural Workshop of ‘The Grass Roots’ - the NIAS Youth Network on Climate Change, Civil Society and Peace

Inaugural Workshop of ‘The Grass Roots’ - the NIAS Youth Network on Climate Change, Civil Society and Peace

Poster Workshop on documenting grassroots initiatives and civil society responses to climate change across India

Preparedness requires investment before a disaster strikes

Preparedness requires investment before a disaster strikes

An Interview with Shri Nagendra Kumar Singh on Climate Change, Disaster Preparedness, and Emergency Response in Durg District

One Sapling at a Time

One Sapling at a Time

An Interview with Balu Ram Verma on Afforestation, Waste Management, and Grassroots Environmental Work in Bhilai

Panel discussion at the NIAS C3SP-GPPAC workshop on Connecting Communities

NIAS C3SP-GPPAC Workshop on Connecting Communities

An interaction with civil society actors from Karnataka and Kerala on addressing climate-related disaster management and preparedness, conservation, and youth engagement

Geetha Ganesh, Secretary, AGS Colony Resident Welfare Association, Velachery West, Chennai

Local residents and youth volunteers are the first responders

An Interview with Ms Geetha Ganesh on Floods, Community Leadership, and Citizen Action in Chennai

GPPAC Multistakeholder Forum at RCSS, Sri Lanka

GPPAC Multistakeholder Forum on Climate and Disaster Resilience, Sri Lanka

A multistakeholder forum on empowering estate and rural communities for climate and disaster resilience convened at RCSS in Colombo, examining the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah and advocating for community-centred solutions.

Climate Change and Community Responses in Coastal India

Climate Change and Community Responses in Coastal India

Rev Fr Anto Joris shares insights into deep-sea fishing communities, disaster preparedness, environmental degradation, and resilience in coastal Tamil Nadu.

Coping with Climate Change in Coastal India

Coping with Climate Change in Coastal India

An interview with Ronald George from Keezhamanakudy discussing climate change, coastal erosion, fishing livelihoods, and community resilience in Kanyakumari district.

Frigate Birds: Vulnerability and Importance to the Maldives

14 January 2026

Frigate Birds: Vulnerability and Importance to the Maldives

A study highlighting the ecological significance of frigate birds in the Maldives and the growing environmental threats affecting migratory bird habitats.

Civil Society and Climate Action Conference

Civil Society and Climate Action Conference

GPPAC South Asia organised a conference bringing together researchers, civil society organisations, and climate practitioners to discuss peacebuilding and sustainability.