Istanbul Floods Highlight Growing Risks From Extreme Rainfall and Urban Development
Severe flooding in Istanbul has renewed concerns about the vulnerability of major cities to intense rainfall, inadequate drainage and rapid...
Climate adaptation
Africa’s Climate Resilience Depends on Addressing Historical Inequalities, New Report Emphasises
Africa's ability to withstand climate change depends not only on investment in infrastructure and adaptation technologies but also on addressing...
Paris Agreement Enters Its Second Decade as Global Climate Cooperation Faces New Challenges
The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, marked a major turning point in international efforts to address climate change. By bringing...
UNDP Promotes Disaster-Resilient Recovery to Protect Development Gains Across 170 Countries
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is highlighting the importance of disaster risk reduction and resilient recovery to protect communities,...
FAO Challenges 12 Misconceptions About Farming Systems That Combine Trees, Crops and Livestock
Integrated Land Management Could Strengthen Food Security, Rural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Combining trees, crops and livestock within the same...
Extreme Weather Risks Highlight the Need for Stronger Climate Preparedness
Communities around the world are facing growing challenges from hurricanes, floods and destructive storms. These events can damage homes, disrupt...
Water Rights in a Changing Climate: Building Fairer Systems for Sustainable Water Management
Freshwater management is becoming an increasingly important challenge as changing weather patterns, growing populations and rising demand place pressure on...
Fiji Faces Growing Risk From More Powerful Tropical Cyclones as Climate Changes
Fiji could face a growing threat from extremely powerful tropical cyclones as climate change alters weather patterns and ocean conditions...
Bangkok Turns to New Financing Strategy to Strengthen Climate Resilience
Bangkok is taking a new approach to one of the most difficult consequences of climate change in rapidly growing cities:...
WHO Puts Health at the Center of Pacific Climate Talks Ahead of COP31
Suva, Fiji: The World Health Organization has joined Pacific leaders and governments at the Pre-COP31 climate meeting in Fiji, calling...
Extreme Heat Raises New Climate Threat for Pregnant Women and Newborns
Nadi, Fiji: Extreme heat is emerging as a serious climate-related threat to pregnant women, unborn babies and newborns, with health...
New Climate Resilience Project to Support Nearly 6,000 People in Northern Laos
A new climate resilience project is set to support nearly 6,000 people across 15 villages in northern Laos, with the...
Deadly Floods Hit South Asia as Extreme Weather Raises Climate Concerns
Severe flooding has affected several parts of South Asia, with India, Nepal and Thailand facing heavy rainfall, rising rivers and...
🇵🇭 Philippines Again Records World’s Highest Disaster Risk in 2026
Manila, September 28, 2026: The Philippines has once again been identified as the country with the highest disaster risk among...
Nepal Faces New Floods and Landslides as Heavy Rain Hits the Country
Kathmandu, September 28, 2026: Nepal is facing another wave of severe weather after heavy to very heavy rainfall triggered floods...
UN Climate Summit Pushes Faster Clean Energy, Climate Finance and Methane Action
Global climate action entered a new phase this week as leaders, financial institutions, businesses and international organizations gathered in New...
UN Adopts Landmark Declaration as Rising Seas Put Hundreds of Millions at Greater Risk
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark declaration on sea-level rise, calling for stronger international cooperation and urgent...
Rising Sea Levels Put Coastal Communities and Global Economies Under Growing Pressure
NEW YORK: Rising sea levels are becoming an increasingly serious global climate challenge, with coastal communities, infrastructure, economies and ecosystems...
COP31 Launches New Climate Finance Initiative for Developing Countries
NEW YORK: A new international initiative linked to the upcoming COP31 climate conference is seeking to help developing countries turn...
Pacific Leaders Demand Stronger Climate Action and Easier Access to Climate Finance
NEW YORK: Pacific island leaders are intensifying calls for stronger global action on climate change, warning that rising temperatures, changing...
Kenya Pushes for Climate Finance, Adaptation and Green Investment Ahead of COP31
Kenya has called for a stronger focus on implementing climate commitments, increasing adaptation finance and accelerating green investment as African...
Solomon Islands Farmers See 56% Income Increase Through Climate-Resilient Agribusiness
Farmers in the Solomon Islands are demonstrating how climate adaptation can generate economic opportunities alongside protection from environmental risks, with...
Climate Resilience Investments Help Solomon Islands Farmers Increase Incomes
Climate adaptation is increasingly being viewed not only as a way to protect communities from environmental risks but also as...
Europe’s Extreme Summer Exposes the Rising Economic Cost of Heat, Drought and Wildfires
Europe's extreme summer of 2026 has demonstrated that climate-related weather events are no longer limited to environmental damage. Heatwaves, drought,...
Natural World Heritage Sites Face Growing Climate Threats
Natural World Heritage sites around the globe are coming under increasing pressure as climate change intensifies, with extreme weather events...
Niue Assesses Disaster Risks to Critical Airport and Wharf Infrastructure
Alofi, Niue, September Niue is taking steps to better understand and manage disaster risks affecting two of its most important...
Qatar Strengthens Food Security Strategy With New Agricultural Initiatives
DOHA — Qatar is expanding efforts to strengthen domestic food security by supporting agricultural production, modern farming technologies and more...
World Faces 1.5°C Warming Threshold as UNEP Urges Three-Stage Climate Response
Global warming is approaching a critical threshold, with the world increasingly likely to experience temperatures above 1.5°C of pre-industrial levels....
UNEP Warns World Could Cross 1.5°C Warming Threshold as Nepal Floods Highlight Growing Climate Risks
The global fight against climate change is entering a more difficult phase as a new assessment by the United Nations...
Protected Mediterranean Forests Can Offer Cooler Refuges During Extreme Summer Heat
Strictly protected forests in the Mediterranean region may provide an important natural defense against increasingly intense summer heat. Research highlighted...
UNDRR Warns Compound Risks Can Intensify the Impact of Heatwaves and Floods
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is highlighting the growing importance of compound risk, in which multiple...
Coral Reefs and Mangroves Can Help Reduce Coastal Flood Risk, but Effectiveness Varies
August 25, 2026 — Coral reefs and mangrove forests can act as natural barriers against coastal flooding, but their ability...
How Artificial Intelligence Could Transform Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems
AI Generated Photo Global Disaster Risk Reduction, August 16, 2026: Artificial intelligence is emerging as a potentially powerful tool for...
Small Wetlands Could Strengthen Flood Protection, Study Finds
New Research, August 16, 2026: A new study has highlighted the potentially powerful role of small wetlands in reducing flood...
Wildfires Spread Across Multiple Regions as Extreme Heat and Dry Conditions Raise Global Fire Risk
August 10, 2026: Wildfire activity is intensifying across several parts of the world as extreme heat, prolonged dry weather and...
Europe’s Wildfire Crisis Intensifies as Extreme Heat and Drought Put Communities at Risk
Symbolic Photo Europe is confronting a severe wildfire emergency as extreme heat, dry conditions and strong winds continue to create...
Europe Faces a New Climate Warning as Extreme Heat, Drought and Wildfires Disrupt Daily Life
Europe is facing another powerful reminder of how extreme weather is changing the continent’s environmental and economic landscape. An intense...
Bangladesh Strengthens Climate Policy Push Ahead of COP31
Bangladesh is placing stronger emphasis on science, reliable data and evidence-based decision-making as it prepares for the next phase of...
Portland Faces Unhealthy Air as Pollution Rises Amid Summer Weather Stress
Portland has faced a sharp deterioration in air quality this summer, highlighting how heat, atmospheric conditions and pollution can combine...
Europe’s Shrinking Rivers Reveal a Growing Water Crisis
Europe is facing a growing water challenge as prolonged heat and drought push river levels to unusually low points across...
