From mangroves to floating gardens: 8 ways Asia is harnessing nature to fight climate change

Nov 20, 2023

Climate change is causing more extreme weather events in Asia, such as droughts, record-breaking heat, and super typhoons. Image: Pexels/Oliver Schmid

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Mangroves natural defence eroding shores flooding Indonesia

Mangroves act as a natural defence against eroding shores and flooding. Image: UNEP/Nathanial Brown

Floating gardens Nazirpur Upazila, Bangladesh climate change adaptation

Floating gardens in the heart of Nazirpur Upazila, Bangladesh, showcase nature's adaptability and innovation. Image: ICCCAD/Lutfor Rahman and Diego Barrero Mielgo

Nepal earthquakes rainwater pond climate crisis nature-based solutions

Continuing in the spirit of nature-based solutions, local villagers constructed a water conservation pond (near-centre) that captures rainwater. Image: UNEP/Marcus Nield

Louise Mabulo's Cacao Project Philippines agroforestry deforestation

Louise Mabulo's Cacao Project has now trained over 200 farmers in agroforestry techniques, combatting deforestation and revitalizing 150 hectares of land with over 150,000 trees. Image: UNEP

insects moth Malaysia agriculture climate crisis

The spread of the moth is a challenge projected to worsen under the climate crisis. Image: UNEP/Anna Hellge

Kyrgyzstan snow leopard grazing ground predator hotspot

In the rugged mountains of Kyrgyzstan, a curious snow leopard is photographed at the NABU Rehabilitation Centre. Image: UNEP/Philippe Matheini and Michael Booth

Pakistan ice stupas glacier water Baltistan

As temperatures rise in spring, the stupas begin to melt, providing irrigation for crops. Image: UNDP/Jamil Akhtar

In Kyrgyzstan's Bel-Aldy village, two beekeepers proudly display a thriving hive. Image: UNEP/Ilbirs Foundation/Vanishing Treasures

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