The IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report is Out
In March, the UN's IPCC published the summary and final report of its sixth assessment report (AR6), which they call the Synthesis Report.
Networking and Collaboration Pathways for Disaster and Climate Resilience
Natural disasters are becoming frequent and intensifying worldwide. Cities and systems need to be more disaster and climate-resilient.
The Importance of Integrating Climate Adaptation into Asset Management
Climate Adaptation Platform Team Leader Dr Theuns Henning discuss why integrating climate adaptation into asset management is vital.
Wind Powers Vietnam’s Net Zero Goals
After Vietnam announced its net-zero pledges in COP26, the country has made significant progress in renewable energy uptake.
Funding Philippines’ Climate Resilience Plan
The Philippines' vulnerability and exposure to extreme weather events are well-known. It must mobilise climate finance and actions soonest.
Gulf Oil Companies Invest in Clean Energy
The Emirates embarks on a ground-breaking renewable and energy efficiency program. Gulf oil powers are taking steps towards decarbonisation.
The North Sea as a Vital Renewable Energy Hub
The North Sea Economy could become a model for others worldwide in successfully shifting from dirty to renewable energy.
How New Zealand is Preparing for Sea-level Rise
New Zealand’s national adaptation plan is an excellent reference for tackling rising sea levels and other climate risks.
Will Tesco’s Sustainability Conditions Influence Emission Reduction in NZ?
Tesco's climate and environment criteria alert NZ farmers and other suppliers to adopt and comply with sustainability standards.
Plastic Use and its Environmental Costs
Plastics have made our life easier. It has become ubiquitous in our daily lives. But the adverse environmental and health impacts are costly.
Indigenous Know-how Needed in Climate Adaptation Planning
For centuries the indigenous people have adapted and coped with environmental challenges and extreme events.
Efficient Climate Financing through Multilateral Development Bank
A report on multilateral banks delivering climate finance better due to the capital they possess and their ability to raise additional funds.
New Zealand’s Feb 2023 Extreme Flooding and Climate Change
Within a fortnight, a deluge and a cyclone hit New Zealand's biggest city and surrounding areas, causing widespread floods and landslips.
“Weather Weirding” in the USA Calls for Climate-Resilient Farming.
The weird weather series and extreme events in the USA hurt their agriculture yields and affect the future availability of food and prices.
Climate Change’s Effect on Clouds
Climate scientists found the answers to climate change's effect on clouds and how clouds will respond to climate change.
Will Designing a “Sponge City” Mitigate Flooding in Auckland
Solid surfaces like roads and pavements contributed to the flooding, becoming like rivers during the deluge. Will sponge cities mitigate?
Auckland’s Historic Flooding Linked to Climate Change?
Aucklanders experienced their worst flooding ever, as record amounts of rain poured on the city. Is climate change behind these?
Is Climate Change Shifting the Water Cycle?
The 2022 Global Water Monitor Consortium report presents the effects on the earth's water cycle, weather patterns, droughts, wildfires, etc.
NZ Reports Show Country’s Emissions Decreased
Two reports fulfil New Zealand's reporting obligation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Helping Africa’s Conservation, Climate Adaptation, and Just Energy Transition
The US affirmed and expanded its commitment and support of Africa's conservation efforts, climate adaptation, and just energy transition.
Some Climate Adaptation Initiatives Lead to Maladaptation, Study Says
A study published in the World Development Journal shows many adaptation interventions lead to maladaptation in vulnerable communities.
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