A study finds that a slowdown of the Atlantic Ocean current could cause severe droughts across the Amazon, West Africa, and Central America.
Category: Climate Risk
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How Extreme Heat Affects Our Brain and Mental Wellbeing
Studies show extreme heat reduces cognition, worsens mental health, and raises deaths—especially among the vulnerable
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Forest Fires Push Carbon Sequestration to 20-Year Low
Global Forest Watch highlights a dramatic decline in carbon sequestration as wildfires and deforestation weaken the world’s forests.
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Is Climate Change Causing Disease Rise in the Pacific and Africa?
Climate change is fuelling vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria. Learn how governments and scientists are responding.
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Health Risks and Adaptation Strategies for Sizzling Urban Heat
Extreme heat is reshaping our cities. From green corridors to reflective roofs, see how urban adaptation can save lives.
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Climate Adaptation Efforts to Safeguard India’s Mint Industry
The demand for mint oil is growing worldwide, but India’s farmers face mounting risks. What are the climate adaptation efforts being done?
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ADB Alots $86M for Bangladesh Refugee Camps’ Improvement
The Asian Development Bank has approved $86M to improve infrastructure and services for Rohingya camps and host communities in Bangladesh.
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Wildfires Cause Record Tropical Forest Loss in 2024
Wildfires caused over half of the loss of tropical primary forests in 2024, marking a historic high in the drivers of global deforestation.
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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.
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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.