WMO's report on the state of the global climate in 2023 shows record-breaking temperatures, weather events, and impacts of climate change.
Tag: climate change
Ten Extreme Climate Events of 2023
2023 witnessed a climate rollercoaster with unprecedented events worldwide. Explore the year's top ten extreme climate events here.
Rising Temperatures Threaten Photosynthesis and the Planet’s Future
Rising temperatures due to climate change are putting tropical forests in jeopardy, with consequences for carbon capture and cooling.
How Climate Change and Extreme Weather Affect Maui Island Wildfires
Maui's catastrophic wildfires scorch over 150,000 acres. Are there links between climate change, extreme weather, and these wildfires?
Climate Change Issue – Averting the Colorado River Water Crisis
The Colorado River faces historically low water levels due to years of drought, overuse, and climate change. Learn about what this entails.
Hamburg Findings – Reducing to 1.5°C Global Warming Limit Not Plausible
Hamburg Climate Futures Outlook finds that the world is not on track to limit global warming to 1.5°C despite the Paris Agreement goals.
Climate Resilience Collaborative Launched
The University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group and nine partner organisations launch the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative.
How Asia and the Pacific Can Build Resilience
Disaster management and preparation in the Asia-Pacific significantly reduced fatalities and losses from natural and biological disasters.
The Importance of Scaling Up Locally-led Climate Adaptation
Know the value of locally-led climate adaptation actions, their implications on local communities empowerment in making adaptation efforts.
Climate Change and Recent Extreme Events
We have experienced extreme climate events worldwide in mid-2021. Climate scientists predict more to come. Does climate change have a role?