Notwithstanding the Australian government’s sub-par climate policies, Australia has created a government agency for recovery and resilience, a disaster risk reduction framework, and national adaptation guidance. The east coast of Australia is experiencing one of its worst floods in recent history. Catastrophic weather conditions over parts of south-east Queensland and the north coast of NSW… Continue reading Why a ‘one-in-a-thousand-year’ flood could become the norm in Australia
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Latest IPCC report says human induced climate catastrophe is destroying both humans and nature
Climate crisis has exposed millions of people to acute food and water insecurity, especially in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, on Small Islands and in the Arctic. Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world, despite efforts to reduce the… Continue reading Latest IPCC report says human induced climate catastrophe is destroying both humans and nature
COP26: What was agreed at the Glasgow climate talks?
Christopher Davy The Paris rulebook has been finalised, the focus has been put on cutting emissions this decade, but developing countries are left dissatisfied on finance After running over by a day, negotiators at COP26 finally reached agreement on a “Glasgow climate pact” on 13 November. The two weeks of tense talks had focussed on… Continue reading COP26: What was agreed at the Glasgow climate talks?
Climate crisis is fuelling an unprecedented food and hunger crisis
The world faces an exponential increase in hunger fuelled by the climate crisis if urgent global action to help communities adapt to climatic shocks and stresses is ignored, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns ahead of World Food Day, on 16 October. A WFP analysis shows that a 2°C rise in average global… Continue reading Climate crisis is fuelling an unprecedented food and hunger crisis
The future of water in the US West is uncertain, so planning and preparedness are critical
Sharon Udasin Water authorities in the Western U.S. don’t know what the future will bring, but they are working collaboratively and with scientific rigor to make sure they’re prepared for anything In a thirsty Western United States that has become increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, rampant wildfires and years of unprecedented drought, those at… Continue reading The future of water in the US West is uncertain, so planning and preparedness are critical
How a Japanese system can help African cities adapt to climate change
Seth Asare Okyere, Osaka University; Matthew Abunyewah, University of Newcastle, and Stephen Kofi Diko, University of Cincinnati Machizukuri system of Japan, or variations of it, hold great promise for African cities. As Africa continues to experiment with different ways to ensure adequate citizen engagement in climate adaptation, the Machizukuri system offers a useful blueprint. Sub-Saharan… Continue reading How a Japanese system can help African cities adapt to climate change
Extreme weather renews focus on adaptation
Countries need to recognise that the climate impacts they are beginning to experience now are only the start
World wakes up to climate migration
Millions of people worldwide are being displaced by natural disasters triggered partially by climate change, and the international community is finally taking steps to mitigate the suffering This year is set to be an important milestone in the arduous journey of climate migrants. The global community is now beginning to fathom the challenges of people… Continue reading World wakes up to climate migration
Building a forest in the heart of Karachi
Zofeen T. Ebrahim The Japanese method of mimicking nature, and growing forests in the heart of the city, is being picked up in Pakistan, India and elsewhere as a way to combat the rising heat that is strangling the residents of big cities As temperatures rise globally, and urbanisation pushes people into concretised spaces, cities… Continue reading Building a forest in the heart of Karachi
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