Early warning systems are saving lives in Central Asia
Across Asia, the installation of early warning systems, alongside community involvement, is now viewed as a key response to the ever-present threat of climate disasters.
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How Belém launched the Just Transition mechanism
COP30’s headline win – the creation of the first global Just Transition mechanism – did not materialise overnight. Born out of years of work, it flourished during two weeks of civil society alignment in one of the few negotiating tracks that gained momentum
Island nations fight to save cultural heritage from climate change
The climate crisis is putting human heritage in the firing line. In response, small island states are learning how to adapt
COP30: Spain’s unions say just transition means renewing communities beyond jobs
Spain has made good progress in supporting workers to transition away from fossil fuels. But trade unions are pushing for stronger efforts to renew rural life
“Water is worth more than lithium,” Indigenous Argentine community tells COP30
Rich in lithium but poor in water, traditional Andean communities want the world to recognise the pitfalls of surging demand for minerals vital to the global energy transition
A just transition for renewables: Why COP30 must put people before power
Across the world, people hosting renewable energy projects are seeing few rewards. Advocates say a Belém Action Mechanism could make the green transition fairer
COP30: Brazil is drying up despite its rich natural resources
Innovative solutions to worsening drought conditions are changing the livelihoods of farmers in northern Brazil
The world is getting smaller for pastoralists facing multiple threats
Africa’s herders are trying to maintain their way of life in the face of rising climate stress, conflict and competition for land
Production curbs needed for strong global pact on plastic pollution, campaigners say
Rather than just reusing and recycling ever-growing mountains of plastic waste, it’s essential to tackle the problem at the source
Can climate funders overcome fear to tread in conflict zones?
At COP29, fragile climate-vulnerable countries launched a network aimed at securing the climate finance they say has been slow to come as their needs surge
Aid agencies grapple with climate adaptation in fragile states
Humanitarian groups have pushed ahead with innovative efforts to protect people in conflict zones from worsening climate impacts – but they are struggling to go it alone
Cross-border climate risks can’t be solved in isolation
Focusing solely on how to adapt to issues or deal with disasters inside country borders can cause problems elsewhere, triggering calls for a broader view perspective
COP29: We need to adapt to climate chaos now
Adaptation policy has grown to be of central importance in our collective response to the climate crisis – but more funding is urgently needed
Businesses may be investing more in climate adaptation than we think
Private investments in adaptation are likely to be significantly underestimated as a result of the huge challenge in tracking them, experts say – though barriers remain
Climate disasters challenge right to safe and adequate housing
Climate-proofing homes is now an essential response to regular extreme weather events and can help prevent displacement
Finance flowing for locally led climate adaptation
A new approach to adaptation is putting communities most affected by climate change at the heart of how decisions are made
Can the rising cost of chocolate help cocoa producers go green?
Cocoa farmers have long faced difficult growing conditions and low pay. Recent record high prices have highlighted the need for change.
Indigenous peoples give fresh impetus to fight against climate crisis
Around the world, Indigenous peoples are using ancestral knowledge to adapt to extreme weather events and protect ecosystems
How can we zero in on the right climate targets?
A credible corporate climate target needs transparent short and long term goals based on the science
How to weather the offshore wind storm
The offshore wind industry faces unique headwinds which threaten to push its growth journey off course and into choppy waters.
As climate disasters grow, early warning systems become essential
The Adaptation Fund is supporting the UN goal to have early warning systems for everyone on the planet by 2027, which will save lives
How can corporates ‘course correct’ on climate?
The UN’s global stocktake found the world is off course to meet its climate goals. How can businesses help fix that?
The subtle art of scaling up climate adaptation
Climate funds are the early adopters of a different way of doing finance. One which prioritises the climate, communities and the natural world.
Climate Week NYC: Clean technologies are racing to the future
New climate laws are pushing forward business investments on both sides of the Atlantic
How can we create the net zero buildings of tomorrow?
Cutting carbon emissions from buildings can be made easier with simple, energy efficiency measures.
SME Climate Hub drives accountability with new reporting tool
This tool is helping small businesses track and monitor progress on cutting their greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainable fishing offers lifeline to communities hit by climate crisis
An ancient way of life is being forced to adapt to the reality of climate change.
Australia can leverage efficiency and electrification to power a net-zero future
50% of all light-points in Australia consist of old technology, making LED technology an opportunity to meet climate goals.
Disaster risk reduction needs to sit at the heart of climate adaptation
An effective warning system could avoid billions of dollars in losses and even 24 hours’ notice could cut the damage caused by 30%.
EU’s new energy efficiency rules could be gamechanger for education
Renewed ambition represents an awareness of the key role energy efficiency plays in hitting carbon targets
Energy saving tech can step in to solve global crises
It’s time for energy efficient technology, including LED lighting, to tackle the energy and climate crises