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
Rivers are hardly spared the effects of climate change. Droughts and meteorological phenomena affecting major rivers are disrupting river transport, which is essential to the activity, development and economy of certain towns and states. What are these phenomena and their impact? How can we meet this ecological and economic challenge? Laurent Giacobbi, Associate Research Fellow at IRIS, specialised in...Read More
A new analysis of the state of global hunger finds conflict, climate change, and economic shocks are driving an increasing number of people into acute hunger, jeopardizing gains made over previous years in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development goal of ending hunger by 2030. Published Wednesday, the 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis finds...Read More
24 April – 23 October 2024 : online WHO is conducting a series of technical webinars on various climate change and health topics with the aim of building capacity for implementation at country level. These webinars will integrate training, experience sharing, interactive activities and group discussion. The first series of webinars will explore specific topics...Read More
Achieving “net zero” involves reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to as close to zero as possible, effectively balancing the amount of GHGs released into the atmosphere with the amount removed or offset. While the concept might seem straightforward from its name, its implementation requires comprehensive and concerted efforts across various sectors and industries. At its...Read More
“This is a very practical and granular project that tackles issues of security, vulnerability, food security, and restoration of the degraded environment.” Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $50 million loan for the Yobe State Environmental and Climate Change Action Project (ECCAP). This initiative aims to...Read More
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a stark warning about the “dire situation” unfolding in several eastern and southern African countries. According to UNICEF, at least 45 million children in these regions are facing severe food insecurity exacerbated by the impacts of climate change. Eva Kadilli, the UNICEF director for eastern and southern...Read More
