Countries affected by violent conflict and state fragility receive extremely low climate change funding, thus leaving behind populations considered most vulnerable to climate change. How can this paradox be addressed and what role can the UN play? Wednesday 29 May 2024, 10.00-16.00 DIIS ∙ Danish Institute for International Studies Gl. Kalkbrænderi Vej 51A 2100 Copenhagen Areas of...Read More
There is no doubt about it: the world is in the grips of a climate crisis. The headlines are full of reports about extreme weather events and the negative effects of the fossil fuel industry. This reality means that anyone entering the worlds of business or management today needs to understand climate change. They need the...Read More
The visit of the Heads of Mission of the European Union to Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) on April 29th, 2024, marked a historic occasion as the university received a high-level delegation comprising 10 Ambassadors from the EU simultaneously. Led by the Head of Delegation of the European Union to Tanzania and the East African...Read More
Deadline: 26-May-2024 As part of the Support Program for biodiversity Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) active in developing countries (ProBioDev), the IUCN French Committee is launching a call for proposals to support projects in developing countries led by civil society partnerships that aims to support projects focused on biodiversity conservation and Nature-based Solutions, addressing climate change mitigation...Read More
The imperative to restore and protect the imperiled ecosystems of our planet is clear, requiring substantial financial investment. Estimates suggest that approximately US$ 950 billion annually is needed for this crucial endeavor, essential for sustaining livelihoods and preserving biodiversity. However, the current allocation falls significantly short, with only an average of US$ 121 billion directed...Read More
Each year on 22 April we celebrate Earth Day – and this year we’re putting the spotlight on Sand to Green, an EBRD Star Venture programme beneficiary that is making waves in Morocco. The company is addressing critical global challenges such as desertification, water scarcity and climate change by transforming arid lands into fertile grounds through innovative agroforestry and desalination techniques...Read More
Klaus Desmet Altshuler Professor of Cities, Regions and Globalization Southern Methodist University Climate change is a spatial phenomenon. While it will be very costly at equatorial latitudes, where it is already very hot, it will have more benign effects at northern latitudes, where temperatures today are too cold to foster large concentrations of people and...Read More
While 84,000 delegates attended COP28 in Dubai, just 40,000-50,000 are expected at COP29 in Baku and COP30 in Belém. UN climate chief Simon Stiell has said he hopes to see fewer people attend the annual COP climate negotiations after participants at COP28 in Dubai last December hit a record high of nearly 84,000. Stiell said this month...Read More
The health consequences of climate change are multifaceted and can have profound impacts on individuals and communities worldwide. Among these consequences are a range of serious health hazards, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction, and mental health conditions. Climate change can exacerbate existing health conditions and introduce new health risks through various mechanisms....Read More
Asia remained the world’s most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, whilst the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Key messages Long-term warming trend accelerates Asia is...Read More
