NIICE holds dialogue series on climate change, emerging global cities

KATHMANDU: Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE) organised a dialogue series  — 'Climate Change and Vulnerabilities in South Asia' by Professor Daniel O Suman, University of Miami, and 'Emerging Global Cities: Origin, Structure, and Significance' by Professor Ariel C Armony, Vice Chancellor of Global Affairs, University of Pittsburgh. [gallery columns="2" link="file" size="full" ids="36370,36373"] The dialogue series organised in Kathmandu was moderated by Dr Chandra Lal Pandey, professor of Kathmandu University on May 9, 2023. [gallery columns="1" size="full" link="file" ids="36368,36372"] Prof Suman raised the issue of the constant gradual change in climate in the South Asian regions and how it has impacted Nepal. Suman said that the winters are expected to be dry and monsoon summers are expected to be wet. "Number of people in Nepal affected by floods could double from 157,000 in 2010 to 350,000 in 2030," he said adding Nepal has been listed as no. 10 in the global climate change risks. He stated, "It is predicted that the developing countries will incur adverse economic losses as there will be a reduction in crop yield with the production of less maize and wheat globally." Similarly, Prof Armony spoke about his latest book which compares three emerging cities — Singapore, Dubai and the City of Miami — in terms of gaining financial development despite their differences in origin and background. He spoke about the development of these cities and their impact on the world. [caption id="attachment_36369" align="alignnone" width="1000"] This photo shows Professor Ariel C Armony, Vice Chancellor of Global Affairs, University of Pittsburgh and Dr Chandra Lal Pandey, professor of Kathmandu University taking part in a dialogue series organised by Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE) in Kathmandu, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Photo: Rupesh Maharjan/Media9[/caption] He said, "The book elaborates on the social tensions and unexpected consequences due to the remarkable process of change in the context of globalisation." "The present cultural, economic, and political transformation describes how its future course can provide key lessons for other metropolitan areas throughout the world," he added. READ ALSO:

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