The houses in Mountain Village, Alaska, that accommodates 855 residents are sinking due to thawing permafrost. Climate adaptation is needed.
Month: October 2021
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Climate Resilience Collaborative Launched
The University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group and nine partner organisations launch the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative.
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Climate Adaptation and Mitigation through Coastal Wetland Preservation
Coastal wetlands, for their capacity to sequester and store vast amounts of carbon from water, must be protected for climate adaptation.
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Recognising Women Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction
The Women's International Network on Disaster Reduction will award two women for exemplary leadership role in disaster risk reduction.
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Rich Nations Must Aid Developing Countries’ Climate Adaptation Platforms
With Glasgow COP26 coming in November, wealthy countries are called upon to increase their climate finance pledges for developing countries.
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Countries Need to Redouble their Climate Change Actions
As countries update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the UN calls on all parties to redouble their climate efforts urgently.