Wildfires caused over half of the loss of tropical primary forests in 2024, marking a historic high in the drivers of global deforestation.
Category: Climate Risk
High Seas Treaty Gains Momentum at 3rd UN Ocean Conference
Global leaders at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference advanced the High Seas Treaty, even as climate finance shrinks.
How Climate Change Impacts Directly and Cascadingly the Andes
A study revealed that climate change is reshaping the landscape, directly and indirectly affecting the people and species in the Andes area.
Where Does Your Waste Really Go? The Global Cost of Recycling
Learn how climate change and global waste are connected—and how recycling can both reduce pollution and lessen environmental damage.
Climate Change Affects Mental Health in Australia
A Nature study finds that climate change could increase mental health disorders by nearly 50% by 2050, especially among youth in Australia.
Accelerated Subsidence in Hawaii Escalates Coastal Flood Risks
Accelerated land subsidence in Hawaii is worsening sea level rise, prompting early action to address coastal flood risks. Read to learn more.
Climate Change Threatens Staples and Crop Diversity Near the Equator
Scientists reveal that rising temperatures could drastically affect crop diversity and staple yields in equatorial regions worldwide.
How Financial Crime Fuels Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
Nature crimes like illegal logging and mining are often tied to financial crime, and both accelerate climate change and biodiversity loss.
Report Maps the Cities Most at Risk from Water Extremes
A climate study highlights cities where water extremes, such as floods and droughts, are intensifying and affecting the poorest communities.
Climate Extremes Fuel Virus Spread in Waterways Polluted by Wastewater
Climate-driven extreme weather events are turning water bodies into hotspots for viral infections due to wastewater contamination.