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The extraction of gas and oil by fracking—large-scale fracturing of underground rocks by injecting water, sand and additives—is generating growing concern in Argentine Patagonia.
Kenya's outdoor workers face rising skin damage as climate change drives higher heat and UV exposure. Dermatologists report more burns, pigmentation issues and infections, while costly sunscreen limits protection for millions.
Global average temperature increases could pass the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold outlined in the Paris Agreement by the end of the decade, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Sudan’s Tarsin village was buried by a landslide after heavy rains. Scientists warn more disasters are likely as climate change, deforestation, and unsafe settlements increase risks, urging relocation, reforestation, and early‑warning systems.
Extreme wet weather and rising temperatures will likely become the norm for parts of Tanzania, demanding early preparedness and stronger national climate policies to protect vulnerable communities, says a leading meteorologist.
Peak water flows in parts of India's largest river basin have been falling by over a sixth every decade, according to a study which highlighted a similar trend across the country, impacting on irrigation domestic water and hydropower.
A study published in Nature Food has found that by 2080, rising temperatures will lead to a 60 per cent reduction in suitable areas for export banana production in Latin America and the Caribbean without urgent interventions to tackle climate change.
Researchers in India have identified a species of tree that they say could be ideal for replanting efforts. The chinaberry tree can withstand flames well, due to its high heat tolerance, and is able to regenerate quickly following incidental fires.
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The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.