Over 33 million homes across the US at risk from hurricane damage
The increasing frequency of hurricane activity in the United States means that some 33.1 million homes across the country – from…
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Europe ‘closing in’ on 2030 climate and energy goals
EU member states have ‘significantly closed the gap’ to achieving the bloc’s 2030 energy and climate targets, the European Commission…
Global temperatures set to continue at or near record levels, says WMO
Global temperatures are expected to remain at or near record levels over the next five years, a new report from…
Young people ‘must have a voice’ in climate decision-making, study says
Young people need to be given more of a voice when it comes to climate-related policymaking, a new study by…
EU imports of key food commodities under threat from climate change
EU imports of cocoa, wheat, maize and other key commodities face increasing risks due to the combined effects of climate…
Extreme heat now poses a risk to 57% of districts in India
Some 57% of districts in India, which are collectively home to more than three quarters of the national population, now…
Strong climate policies are an ‘antidote’ to economic uncertainty
Clear and strong climate policies can be an ‘antidote’ to global economic uncertainty, and help to ‘get trade flowing and…
Economic impact of climate change to present a debt headache for governments
Climate change presents a serious economic challenge to government finances, and has the potential to push some countries toward sovereign…
Climate adaptation presents a $9 trillion investment opportunity, says GIC
Global revenues from climate adaptation are set to grow from $1 trillion today to $4 trillion by 2050, while the…
NGFS explores short-term climate scenarios for financial policymakers
The Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has unveiled its first set of short-term…