Predictions of climate change and dengue severity proved correct
In India, Bangladesh and other countries dengue has increased in severity, duration and mortality. Photo: File Dhaka: The latest news is that more than 750 people have died due to…
Climate inaction puts lives on the line: WMO
UN Secretary-General António Guterres echoed that message, warning that record temperatures and extreme weather were “causing havoc” around the world. The global response has fallen “far short”, Mr. Guterres insisted,…
Experts make case for tackling climate and sustainable development together
In the first-of-its kind report launched on Wednesday, a group of independent experts use available data and evidence to outline the steps governments should take to maximize the impact of…
Window to reach climate goals ‘rapidly closing’, UN report warns
Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which issued the report, called for “greater ambition and accelerating action”. “I urge governments to carefully study…
Climate Change Will Make Respiratory Problems Worse, Research
Copenhagen: Respiratory experts have warned that people with lung problems are facing more difficulties due to climate change. In a study conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen, experts…
‘Climate breakdown’ alert as air quality dips during heatwaves: UN chief
The news came as the UN chief released a strongly worded statement on a record summer of global warming in the northern hemisphere, according to the European Union’s climate service…
Philippines: Indigenous knowledge takes on climate crisis
Local tribal leader Jemuel Perino discussed the success of local initiatives, supported by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Adaption Fund Climate Change Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA), in educating his community on…
African children bearing the brunt of climate change impacts
It was released as leaders prepare to meet for the African Climate Summit, taking place next week in Nairobi, Kenya. Children in 48 out of 49 African countries assessed were…
UN expert urges international support for The Bahamas amid climate crisis
“The Bahamas needs long-term financial planning to address its climate vulnerability and economic dependence on tourism,” said Attiya Waris, the UN Independent Expert on foreign debt, international financial obligations and…
As record warming puts climate targets at risk, young people’s ‘green skills’ may help save the planet
International Youth Day is marked annually on 12 August and the 2023 edition spotlights green skills and the major role young people will play in driving the much-needed shift towards…