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UN urges dramatic climate action as records keep tumbling

With global temperatures soaring and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reaching unprecedented levels, dramatic climate action is needed to steer the…

6 months ago

Pollution and climate change upsurge the risk of ‘climate penalty’

A rise in the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwaves will not only increase wildfires this century but also worsen…

6 months ago

Explainer: How AI helps combat climate change

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making inroads worldwide in health, education and industry, but how can this cutting-edge technology help…

6 months ago

UN calls for global action to turn cities into engines of sustainable development

Marking World Cities Day on Tuesday, the UN Secretary-General emphasised the vital role cities play in sustainable development as catalysts…

7 months ago

‘Stop the madness’ of climate change, UN chief declares

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called on the world to “stop the madness” of climate change as he visited…

7 months ago

‘World’s breadbaskets’ are sinking, General Assembly chief warns

Although small island States are the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, the scope of those impacted is much wider,…

8 months ago

‘No nonsense’ Climate Ambition Summit: What you need to know

Almost all indicators are off-track or heading in the wrong direction. Extreme weather events are displacing millions of people, the…

8 months ago

Countries must forge ‘Global Blue Deal’ to protect the ocean: UNCTAD

The ocean can provide vast opportunities for developing countries to build more innovative and resilient economies, but climate change, pollution…

10 months ago

WMO makes urgent call to action over melting cryosphere

World Bank/Curt Carnemark   Glaciers are retreating due to climate change including in Chile (pictured).     Global warming’s devastating…

11 months ago

WMO calls for more investment in integrated weather and climate services

This investment is critical, including to ensure that energy infrastructure is resilient to climate-related shocks, and to harness the power…

1 year ago

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