Understanding economics of environmental change key to South Asia's sustainable future: experts

Understanding economics of environmental change key  to South Asia's sustainable future: experts

KATHMANDU, Dec 14:  Understanding the economics of environmental change and development is key to unlocking a sustainable future in the South Asian region that is going through a period of rapid economic growth, experts and officials said here. Among the South Asian region, especially vulnerable are the Hindu Kush Himalayan countries recognised as one of the world’s most climate- and environment-vulnerable regions, the experts discussed at a con…

'Understanding environmental change economics key to South Asia's future'

This article discusses the importance of understanding the economic impact of environmental change and development for a sustainable future in South Asia, a region experiencing rapid economic growth. It highlights the vulnerability of the Hindu Kush Himalayan countries, recognized as one of the world's most climate- and environment-sensitive areas. The discussions at a conference focused on biodiversity finance, forest restoration, climate adapt…

Understanding economics of environmental change key to South Asia's sustainable future: experts

Kathmandu, Dec 14 (PTI) Understanding the economics of environmental change and development is key to unlocking a sustainable future in the South Asian region that is going through a period of rapid economic growth, experts and officials said here. Among the South Asian region, especially vulnerable are the Hindu Kush Himalayan countries recognised as one of the world’s most climate- and environment-vulnerable regions, the experts discussed at a…