The imperative to restore and protect the imperiled ecosystems of our planet is clear, requiring substantial financial investment. Estimates suggest that approximately US$ 950 billion annually is needed for this crucial endeavor, essential for sustaining livelihoods and preserving biodiversity. However, the current allocation falls significantly short, with only an average of US$ 121 billion directed […]
Each year on 22 April we celebrate Earth Day – and this year we’re putting the spotlight on Sand to Green, an EBRD Star Venture programme beneficiary that is making waves in Morocco. The company is addressing critical global challenges such as desertification, water scarcity and climate change by transforming arid lands into fertile grounds through innovative agroforestry and desalination techniques […]
Klaus Desmet Altshuler Professor of Cities, Regions and Globalization Southern Methodist University Climate change is a spatial phenomenon. While it will be very costly at equatorial latitudes, where it is already very hot, it will have more benign effects at northern latitudes, where temperatures today are too cold to foster large concentrations of people and […]
While 84,000 delegates attended COP28 in Dubai, just 40,000-50,000 are expected at COP29 in Baku and COP30 in Belém. UN climate chief Simon Stiell has said he hopes to see fewer people attend the annual COP climate negotiations after participants at COP28 in Dubai last December hit a record high of nearly 84,000. Stiell said this month […]
The health consequences of climate change are multifaceted and can have profound impacts on individuals and communities worldwide. Among these consequences are a range of serious health hazards, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction, and mental health conditions. Climate change can exacerbate existing health conditions and introduce new health risks through various mechanisms. […]
Asia remained the world’s most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, whilst the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Key messages Long-term warming trend accelerates Asia is […]
Rivers are hardly spared the effects of climate change. Droughts and meteorological phenomena affecting major rivers are disrupting river transport, which is essential to the activity, development and economy of certain towns and states. What are these phenomena and their impact? How can we meet this ecological and economic challenge? Laurent Giacobbi, Associate Research Fellow at IRIS, specialised in […]
A new analysis of the state of global hunger finds conflict, climate change, and economic shocks are driving an increasing number of people into acute hunger, jeopardizing gains made over previous years in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development goal of ending hunger by 2030. Published Wednesday, the 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis finds […]
24 April – 23 October 2024 : online WHO is conducting a series of technical webinars on various climate change and health topics with the aim of building capacity for implementation at country level. These webinars will integrate training, experience sharing, interactive activities and group discussion. The first series of webinars will explore specific topics […]
