Mongabay

India's drought early warning system accurately forecast El Niño in 2026, but many farmers missed or could not use advisories due to gaps in access, communication, local coverage and trust.

A global study finds that extreme heat is extending into spring and autumn, increasing risks to human health, agriculture and ecosystems. Governments must adapt heat preparedness and disaster risk reduction measures to protect vulnerable populations.

Pamarawan, a fishing village at North Manila Bay, no longer experiences flooding after the construction of a nature-based coastal defense and flood control project, touted as a potential model to address similar flooding problems elsewhere in the country.

Amid recurring landslides, a growing number of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are being forced to adapt to increasingly limited camp space. Refugee management authorities warn that expansions of Rohingya camps will accelerate destruction of forests.

Study from Kerala shows how climate hazards can deepen inequalities for people with disabilities through inaccessible warnings, evacuation routes, shelters and services. Similar challenges in Sierra Leone highlight the need for inclusive climate action.

Glacier retreat, expanding glacial lakes, thawing permafrost and unstable slopes are increasing the risk of disasters in the Himalayas.

There were two “systems” that warned people about the impending danger that day: one built by the state relying on sensors and SMS messages, the other relying on community-based ties. Only the second worked reliably.

A group of Indonesian citizens affected by the late-2025 Sumatra floods and landslides have filed a lawsuit with a court in Jakarta in an effort to hold the Indonesian government accountable for what they describe as an “ecological disaster.”