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East African dam plans face reform pressures

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EAST AFRICA

Such deals allow countries to restructure existing debt to free up finance for investment in ‘green’ projects. The strategy’s success will be closely watched by Kenya’s…

Thai floods pose political and economic risks

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THAILAND

The political and economic consequences of flooding in Thailand.

El Nino threat will cloud ASEAN economic outlook

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ASEAN

Outlook for the impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon on South-east Asia.

Peru and the Andean region brace for El Nino

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LATIN AMERICA

As experts predict a strong El Nino, Pacific countries are getting ready for extreme weather conditions.

Egypt aims to delay the filling of Ethiopia’s Nile dam

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EGYPT

His visit will focus on discussions about the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. Ethiopia is keen to complete the dam to drive its…

Drought effects will worsen in Bolivia and Peru

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BOLIVIA/PERU

Water shortages have seen states of emergency declared in both Bolivia and Peru.

Water woes will have multiple impacts in Peru

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PERU

As well as exposure to the El Nino phenomenon, Peru is one of the Latin American countries most susceptible to climate change. Erratic rainfall patterns threaten agriculture…

Climate change will hit the Andean region unevenly

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LATIN AMERICA

Such impacts look set to worsen, affecting biodiversity and human society alike. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Atlas suggests, in its worst-case scenario…

Climate disruptions bring long-term impact in Paraguay

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PARAGUAY

While the current La Nina event has been more prolonged than usual, the drought effects are not unprecedented. However, they have been exacerbated by record heatwaves believed to…

Central Asian states face high climate change risks

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CENTRAL ASIA

Climate change in Central Asia.