Research shows that Australian cities are experiencing deadlier heatwaves as climate change drives a 20% increase in related deaths.
Category: Disaster Management and Response
How Wildfires Threaten Human Health, Ecosystems, and Climate
Water contamination and wildfires devastate health, the environment, and climate change. Here's what you need to know.
Unpacking the Factors That Fuel Wildfires in Los Angeles
The 2025 LA wildfires, which cost billions in damages, highlighted the growing impact of climate change and the need for policy reform.
Small and Medium Businesses Need Climate Adaptation Plans
From hurricanes to heatwaves, small businesses face mounting challenges. Learn how climate adaptation plans and support systems are helping.
A Framework for Climate Adaptation Plans in New Zealand
Climate adaptation is critical for New Zealand's coastal communities. Learn how residents are using pathways thinking to build resilience.
Climate Change is Disrupting Rainfall Patterns Across the Globe
Research shows human-caused warming has increased rainfall variability worldwide, intensifying droughts and floods over the last century.
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.
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.
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.
Recovery from Helene’s Aftermath will be Long and Hard
The six US states in Hurricane Helene's path are still reeling from its impacts weeks after its landfall on Thursday night, 26 September.