COP31: Why Local Governments Must Have a Bigger Voice in Climate Action

From building climate-resilient infrastructure and improving access to clean energy to responding to floods, droughts and extreme heat, cities, counties and regional governments are increasingly…

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Early Warning Systems Reach 70% of Countries, but Africa and Vulnerable Nations Face Gaps

A new UNDRR-WMO report finds that 70% of countries have multi-hazard early warning capabilities, yet vulnerable nations face protection gaps.

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COP31 Ocean Dialogue Calls for Urgent Shift from Commitments to Action

Despite growing recognition of the ocean in national climate plans, countries struggle to secure the financing, technical support, and institutional coordination needed to turn commitments…

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300 Million Solar Homes by 2030: Global Coalition Pushes Rooftop Solar as Energy Security Solution

The ambition is clear: to make solar power more accessible, affordable for communities to meet their electricity needs by end of decade

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Who Speaks for Indigenous Peoples? Thomas Joseph on the Fight for Land, Rights and Biodiversity

For Joseph, meaningful conservation must therefore recognise Indigenous land tenure and governance, allowing communities sovereignity

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COP31: Health Must Become a Central Pillar of Climate Adaptation, Stiell Says

As extreme heat, floods and other climate hazards threaten healthcare delivery, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell calls for stronger health infrastructure, increased adaptation…

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New Zealand Earns Fossil of the Day as Brazil Receives Ray of the Day in COP31

As COP31 progresses, the contrasting awards offer a reminder that climate leadership must be measured not only by commitments made at summits

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The Ocean Has a Fever, and It Is About to Exhale

The ocean is warm, the ice is shrinking, and the coming months will show if governments and communities are ready for a fast climate change

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Land conservation initiatives are crucial in safeguarding the environment and mitigating the effects of climate change. By promoting actionable information and best practices, we can enhance restoration efforts and drive meaningful change. 
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Wangari Maathai was well-known as a political, social, and environmental activist. In 1977 she started a grass-roots movement aimed at countering the deforestation that was threatening the means of subsistence of the agricultural population.

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COP31: Why Local Governments Must Have a Bigger Voice in Climate Action
COP31: Why Local Governments Must Have a Bigger Voice in Climate Action

From building climate-resilient infrastructure and improving access to clean energy to responding to floods, droughts and extreme heat, cities, counties and regional governments are increasingly central to delivering climate commitments. Yet, the relationship between national climate ambitions and local…

Early Warning Systems Reach 70% of Countries, but Africa and Vulnerable Nations Face Gaps
Early Warning Systems Reach 70% of Countries, but Africa and Vulnerable Nations Face Gaps

A new UNDRR-WMO report finds that 70% of countries have multi-hazard early warning capabilities, yet vulnerable nations face protection gaps.

COP31 Ocean Dialogue Calls for Urgent Shift from Commitments to Action
COP31 Ocean Dialogue Calls for Urgent Shift from Commitments to Action

Despite growing recognition of the ocean in national climate plans, countries struggle to secure the financing, technical support, and institutional coordination needed to turn commitments into action. The ocean is increasingly finding its place in national climate strategies, but…

300 Million Solar Homes by 2030: Global Coalition Pushes Rooftop Solar as Energy Security Solution
300 Million Solar Homes by 2030: Global Coalition Pushes Rooftop Solar as Energy Security Solution

The ambition is clear: to make solar power more accessible, affordable for communities to meet their electricity needs by end of decade

Who Speaks for Indigenous Peoples? Thomas Joseph on the Fight for Land, Rights and Biodiversity
Who Speaks for Indigenous Peoples? Thomas Joseph on the Fight for Land, Rights and Biodiversity

For Joseph, meaningful conservation must therefore recognise Indigenous land tenure and governance, allowing communities sovereignity

COP31: Health Must Become a Central Pillar of Climate Adaptation, Stiell Says
COP31: Health Must Become a Central Pillar of Climate Adaptation, Stiell Says

As extreme heat, floods and other climate hazards threaten healthcare delivery, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell calls for stronger health infrastructure, increased adaptation financing and greater integration of health into national climate plans. A hospital ward grows…

New Zealand Earns Fossil of the Day as Brazil Receives Ray of the Day in COP31
New Zealand Earns Fossil of the Day as Brazil Receives Ray of the Day in COP31

As COP31 progresses, the contrasting awards offer a reminder that climate leadership must be measured not only by commitments made at summits

The Ocean Has a Fever, and It Is About to Exhale
The Ocean Has a Fever, and It Is About to Exhale

The ocean is warm, the ice is shrinking, and the coming months will show if governments and communities are ready for a fast climate change

COP31: Africa Must Power Its Farms to Secure Food Sovereignty
COP31: Africa Must Power Its Farms to Secure Food Sovereignty

As global leaders gather in Antalya for COP31, food systems face growing pressure from rising production costs and geopolitical tensions

One Shared Calendar: What COP31 Is and What It Hopes to Achieve
One Shared Calendar: What COP31 Is and What It Hopes to Achieve

Ultimately, COP31 will be judged not simply by the declarations made in Antalya, but by whether countries follow through on their commitments.

The Hidden Inequality Behind the World’s Urban Heat Crisis
The Hidden Inequality Behind the World’s Urban Heat Crisis

A global study finds that conventional assessments underestimate the heat burden facing poorer countries, highlighting the need for urban adaptation strategies that address inequalities in housing, infrastructure and access to cooling. Extreme heat is becoming an increasingly serious challenge…

Shipping Emissions Have Cost the World Nearly $1 Trillion, Study Finds
Shipping Emissions Have Cost the World Nearly $1 Trillion, Study Finds

Victoria Kalyvas, Senior Researcher Zero Carbon Analytics says improved scientific methods help researchers link emissions to temperature rise

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