The WMO’s latest update warns of rising temperatures, predicting an 80% chance of exceeding 1.5°C by 2028, risking Paris Agreement goals.
Category: Climate Risk
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The Critical Role of Housing in Climate Adaptation
Adequate housing as a climate adaptation measure is enhancing the resilience to climate change and the quality of life for millions.
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Will the Record-breaking Temperatures Breach the 1.5°C Limit
WMO announced that within five years, there is an 80% chance that we will temporarily breach the 1.5°C Paris Agreement limit.
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Climate Change and Drainage Lack Blamed for UAE, Oman Floods
Understand the connection between climate change and the record floods in UAE and Oman, and why improving infrastructure is critical.
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Protecting Indigenous People’s Land Builds Climate Resilience
Understand the threats to indigenous lands from industrial development and how protecting indigenous rights can foster climate resilience.
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Intense Heatwaves Make April 2024 the Hottest on Record
The hottest month on record, with Southeast Asia experiencing extreme heat waves that have led to school closures, is April 2024.
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How Geoengineering Technologies Can Combat Heatwave Impacts
Learn about innovative solutions to rising temperatures and extreme weather events, from geoengineering technologies to government policies.
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Study Reveals Factors for Antartica’s Regime Shift and Its Impacts
Research reveals a regime shift in Antarctic sea ice patterns. What causes it and its implications in one of Earth's vital regions?
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NZ Releases the 2024 Coastal Hazards and Climate Change Guidance
NZ's 2024 Coastal Hazards and Climate Change Guidance includes new sea-level rise projections, emphasizing local adaptation requirements.
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World Economic Forum Reveals World’s Top Risks in 2024 Report
The WEF's Global Risk Report 2024 findings reveal global challenges such as cybercrime, extreme weather events, and adverse AI impacts.