‘Strong-to-very strong’ El Niño to persist through to early 2027
As El Niño continues to strengthen, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has said that the weather phenomenon…
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Europe needs faster climate resilience investment as risks become more interconnected
Europe is facing a growing combination of interconnected climate risks, with compound events increasingly affecting infrastructure, supply chains and the…
Europe experienced its third warmest summer on record this year
Europe reported its third warmest summer on record in 2026, with more than half (52%) of the continent experiencing ‘very…
Ireland needs to ‘prepare systematically’ for a changing climate
Ireland needs to move on from reacting to individual extreme weather events towards systematic preparation for a climate of greater…
Nepal-China flood disaster was exacerbated by climate change, says WWA
The catastrophic flood disaster that occurred along the Nepal–China border in August was exacerbated by global warming in the Himalayas,…
Summer 2026 was the ‘hottest on record’ in the UK
The UK experienced its hottest summer on record this year, with a provisional mean temperature of 16.5°C, according to new…
‘Triple COP’ year presents an unmissable opportunity, says UNFCCC
This year marks the first time since 2024 that the three Rio Conventions will hold their COP meetings in the…
British politicians ‘overestimate’ public opposition to climate policies, study finds
UK politicians ‘significantly overestimate’ public opposition to policies designed to address climate change, a new study by the University of…
Trusted voices are key to encouraging adoption of climate-friendly behaviours
Positive messages from trusted voices can play a key role in encouraging people to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours, according to…
UN unveils new Work Programme outlining measures to accelerate climate action
The UN Climate Change High-Level Champions and the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action have unveiled their 2026 Work Programme,…