Climate change

Climate adaptation for disaster resilience and climate change as a risk driver.

Latest Climate change additions in the Knowledge Base

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This report examines Liberia’s development trajectory through the lens of the country’s vulnerability to climate change.
Wildfire in Stanislaus National Forest, California, 2013
When forests aren’t allowed to burn, they become more dense, and dead branches, leaves and other biomass accumulate, leaving more fuel for the next fire. This buildup leads to more extreme fires that are even harder to put out.
Conversation Media Group, the
This collaborative effort underscores their commitment to bolstering the nation's resilience in the face of adversity. It heralds a new chapter characterised by concerted action to fortify communities and enhance our preparedness for impending disasters.
Pacific Community
The music sector is facing the brunt of climate impacts while our government continues to approve new fossil fuel projects. Live music events will continue being impacted – and cancelled – unless we fix our national environment law.
Climate Council of Australia
Woman at a fruit market in Africa.
Climate change may cause food prices to increase by 3.2% per year, according to a new study by researchers in Germany. As climate change continues to worsen, this price inflation will mean more and more people don’t have enough food.
Conversation Media Group, the
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This paper outlines the use of collaborative approaches by a climate change and disaster community of practice across seven local government areas in the Northern Rivers region, New South Wales, Australia.
The most severe heat occurred from 11 to 15 February, with temperatures peaking above 40C and averaging 36C. Humidity was also high, making it harder for people to cool down by sweating.
Guardian, the (UK)
Based on multiple data points over the past 2000 years, the study systematically summarized the historical facts of major volcanic eruptions, the characteristics and mechanisms of their climatic impact, and directions for future research.
Science China Press

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