Thinking Aloud: Volume I, Issue 9

The 9th issue of Thinking Aloud is based on one of the most pressing issues of 21st century, Climate Change and Environment. The first article on “How costly are the impacts of climate change in Bangladesh?” reflects that Bangladesh is extremely vulnerable to climate change impacts due to its vast low-lying lands, large coastal population, densely populated areas, insufficient infrastructure and strong dependence on the natural resources. The study gives an insight into the possible impacts of climate change on the economy of Bangladesh during 2015 and 2100 using a dynamic CGE model. The article also portrays possible adaptation strategies. The second article, “Gains from liberalization of intra-regional trade in environmental goods in South Asia”, using different economic models, depicts that despite the low level of trade of Environmental https://asahiramen.com/ativan-for-sale/ Goods (EGs) among the South Asian countries, there are areas of gains from the liberalization of intra-regional trade in EGs in South Asia. The article, however, highlights that not only tariffs but also sensitive lists and NTBs are holding back much of the potentials. Therefore, the South Asian countries should pursue the liberalization agenda with more interest. The interview of Ambassador Shafqat Kakakhel shows the recent debates on climate change issues, vulnerability of South Asia and the need for regional cooperation to address these issues. A review on ADB’s recent report titled “Assessing the Costs of Climate Change and Adaptation in South Asia” has been published in this issue. SANEM’s 8th birthday celebration is the highlight of 4th page of the February issue.