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Year: 2024
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Funding Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Can Reduce Displacement
A report highlights rising displacement in Asia-Pacific due to extreme weather, urging investment in climate adaptation and prevention.
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What’s Fueling Brazil’s Worst Fire Season in a Decade?
Record-breaking fires in Brazil underscore the impacts of climate change. What are the causes? What measures are needed for resilience?
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Climate Report Confirms Australia’s Had Reached 1.51°C
The 2024 State of the Climate Report says Australia has warmed by 1.51°C since 1910, driving extreme weather and rising sea levels.
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Are Cities Ready to Handle Climate-Related Risks?
The 2024 Economist Impact report highlights the climate concerns of urban residents, noting that most cities are underprepared.
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COP29 Focuses on Global Climate Finance Goals
The 29th UN Climate Conference (COP29) in Baku focuses on a crucial climate finance goal to replace the $100 billion annual target.
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Are Countries Leveraging Climate Pledges to Reduce Emissions?
Climate pledges are updated every five years. Yet WRI's review shows many fail to meet impactful goals, especially in behaviour shifts.
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New Zealand’s Response to the 2023 Severe Weather Events
Following a series of severe weather disasters, New Zealand’s North Island is revisiting and reforming its emergency management approach.
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Hastening Clean Energy Use Means Increased Mining Activities
The US is increasing its clean energy initiatives to achieve Net Zero by 2050, which will lead to more mining activities.
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Climate Resilience and Integration of Informal Settlers in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is transforming Rodrigo Bueno into a vibrant, climate-resilient community that enhances residents' quality of life.