WMO report says Africa faces severe climate change impacts, with unusually high temperatures increasing, causing extreme droughts and floods.
Tag: early warning systems
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Climate Change May Have Worsened Libya’s Storm Daniel
A study reveals how human-induced climate change increased the likelihood and intensity of the deadly storm that struck Libya this year.
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Climate Adaptation Could Reduce Impacts of Vector-borne Diseases
As climate change advances, so do vector-borne diseases. Discover why climate adaptation efforts are essential to combat this threat.
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MIT’s Climate Grand Challenge Boosts Climate Change Research
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) launched the Climate Grand Challenges to mobilise research on climate problems.
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Impacts of Super Typhoons and Climate Change
Super typhoons are the most violent weather events, causing high losses in lives and properties. Extreme weather is linked to climate change.
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Climate Resilience Needed in Southeast Asia
Climate change threatens Southeast Asian countries. A study features climate resilience suggestions for vulnerable countries.
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Climate Adaptation through Country Hydromet Diagnostics
Efficient, high-quality climate, weather, hydrological, and environmental information services assist in creating climate adaptation programs.
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UN Identifies 5 Key Areas to Boost EWS Efficiency
To help improve sectors' early warning systems (EWS), the UN released the report, "Five Approaches to Build Functional Early Warning Systems".
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Improved Predictions of Mega-storms Will Help Communities Prepare
Improved early warning systems can benefit other areas in the world to help them build resilience against climate shocks, like mega-storms.
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E-learning Courses for Hazard Warning Launched
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has developed E-learning courses for the Common Alerting Protocol used in warning the public of hazards.