Articles & Stories Could Satellites Help Head Off a Locust Invasion? A single desert locust can consume its body weight in vegetation in one day. When 40 million of them gather, they can devour as much food as 35,000 people. April 14, 2020
Articles & Stories Knowledge Forum calls for Regional Cooperation on Early Warning for Flood and High-Impact Weather Events The Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region is no stranger to water- and weather-induced hazards. Every year, these disasters result in loss of lives, livelihoods, and damage to infrastructure throughout HKH countries. December 6, 2019
Articles & Stories Serving Governments' Climate Data Needs SERVIR's service planning approach brings partners, stakeholders, and end users into the design process from the very beginning, even before solutions are discussed. October 1, 2019
Articles & Stories New drought monitoring system will reduce climate risks for South Asian farmers After Afghanistan, Nepal, and Pakistan, the Regional Drought Monitoring and Outlook System extends its coverage to Bangladesh. September 5, 2019
Articles & Stories Taking stock of the damage: Mapping the impact of the 2019 Bangladesh floods using satellite imagery In view of the recent flooding events in South Asia, ICIMOD has prepared flood inundation maps by analysing freely available satellite imagery. These maps provide a synoptic overview of the extent of the inundation caused by the floods and can aid disaster management agencies in prioritizing relief and rescue activities in flood-affected areas. August 10, 2019