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VLF Stories on LnD

Voices from the Frontlines – Phase III
Stories on Loss & Damage responses

Project Background

The impacts of global climate change threaten societies, economies and ecosystems, threatening future resilience; and local communities are at the frontline dealing, facilitating and implementing climate change adaptation measures. Hence in order to accumulate and learn from resilience-building approaches in tackling the impacts of losses and damages, ICCCAD together with GRP have developed the Voices from the Frontlines series depicting stories of losses and damages as well as stories of resilience.

Project Objective

The objective of the project is to accumulate, learn from and disseminate loss and damage stories to build evidence base for the deeper shifts needed to build community resilience in the face of climate change.

Provide testimonies of communities’ resilience and leadership in the face of climate change impacts
The Voices from the Frontline blog series have been tested and widely recognized as an effective tool to capture local stories.
Direct and in-depth virtual interview-based stories helps in accumulating immediate community responses, best practices and important lessons
Avenue for peer learning and global outreach.
Such locally driven data is pertinent to strengthen the evidence base of on the ground realities and actions need, which can further support decision making at the global level.

Women are leading the charge in addressing climate impacts in Karonga, Malawi

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August 9, 2023
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In Malawi, we meet Katie Chisambi and Patricia Chibaka, who, together with their community, are working to address the aftermath of extreme weather events. This is the tenth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. Climate impacts in Karonga District  The urban center of Karonga in Malawi is located in …

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Impact of an unprecedented cold spell on northern Sri Lankan cattle farms: A tale of devastation

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August 1, 2023
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In Sri Lanka, we meet Subramaniyam Kanahendran, who shares the hardships he has experienced due to an unexpected weather event. This is the ninth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. In December 2022, Sri Lanka experienced unusual weather conditions, with temperatures dropping below the average levels for the month. …

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Laborie, Saint Lucia: A Caribbean fishing village navigating the turbulent waves of a changing climate 

By Admin-lndweb
July 25, 2023
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In Laborie, Saint Lucia, fishers adopt new practices to remain viable in the face of climate change. This is the eighth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. On the southern coast of the Eastern Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia, lies the village of Laborie with an estimated population of …

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Battling floods and rebuilding hope in the Kasese District

By Admin-lndweb
July 18, 2023
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In Kasese District, Uganda, we discover the challenges the community faces as they strive to recover from the devastating impact of heavy rainfall. This is the seventh of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. The impact of excessive rainfall in the Kasese District However, in recent years, Mt Rwenzori has …

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Manzanillo, Costa Rica: A women-led mangrove plantation aids in combatting the effects of climate change

By Admin-lndweb
July 11, 2023
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In Manzanillo, Costa Rica, we meet Ana Cecilia Solís Ugalde, a community leader who created a mangrove nursery to build climate resilience in her community. This is the sixth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. Costa Rica stands out for its beautiful landscapes, majestic beaches, and friendly people. It …

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Surviving the aftermath of heavy snowfall in Merak, Bhutan: A story of tackling Loss and Damage

By Admin-lndweb
July 4, 2023
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In Merak, Bhutan, we meet Ms. Pema Wangmo, who, with the help of her community, worked to restore greenhouses destroyed by climate change-induced snow fall. This is the fifth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. Ms. Wangmo comes from the Brokpa community, an indigenous group residing in the Merak …

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A Story on Loss and Damage From The US

By Admin-lndweb
July 4, 2023
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Credits: Teo Ormond-Skeaping In this documentary, community members share the experiences with losses and damages caused by the catastrophic campfire, in Butte Country, California. This is part of our Voices From the Frontline (Phase III) series. Learn more about the Magalia Community Church here: 👉 https://sites.google.com/view/magalia-community-church-mcc/food-pantry-and-resource-ministry?authuser=0

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A Story on Loss and Damage in Bangladesh

By Admin-lndweb
June 28, 2023
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Credits: Douwe Van Schie and Rawnak Jahan Ranon   Through a series of stories centring on non economic aspects of loss and damage, this video story depicts on how locals value such impacts in their daily lives. Details of the full research and methodology used to assess a value based approach to identify and address ‘non economic‘ loss and damage …

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The struggles of a herder from Rasuwa, Nepal

By Admin-lndweb
June 27, 2023
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In Rasuwa, Nepal, we meet Pasang Norchel Tamang who share his struggles with cattle herding and its effects due to a changing climate. This is the fourth of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. In the Ammachodingmo Rural Municipality of Rasuwa, Nepal we meet Pasang Norchel Tamang, who has been …

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Mongla, Bangladesh: A model of successful adaptability

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June 13, 2023
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In Mongal, Bangladesh the community and the mayor are working together to adapt to climate change. This is the third of the “Voices from the Frontline (Phase III)” stories by GRP and ICCCAD supported by Irish Aid. Mongla, a small port town situated in the southwestern part of Bangladesh, has been grappling with the impacts of climate change for years. …

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