News and announcements

Two new studies show that renters living along the East and Gulf coasts of the United States face rent increases, higher eviction rates, and a lack of affordable housing in the aftermath of a hurricane.

A new paper finds that Caribbean Islands are uniquely susceptible to sudden droughts, and advocates for alternative methodologies to more accurately measure dry conditions in the region.

A comprehensive flood management plan and early warning system has been developed by the Vanuatu Klaemet Infomesen blong Redi, Adapt mo Protekt Project (VanKIRAP) to help communities plan for and respond to climate-induced flood events.

In a new analysis of data spanning more than three decades in the eastern United States published Monday, a team of scientists found a concerning trend – an increasing number of wildfires across a large swath of America.

Migration is happening within the U.S. as extreme weather makes parts of the country virtually inhospitable, according to a new analysis.

It is no longer a question of “if”, but “when” an epidemic will be triggered or amplified by climate events. It’s vital that swift, decisive action is taken to mitigate the impending public health crisis worsened by climate change.

A new report offers practical guidance to help Canadians living in forested and grassland regions to follow well-tested actions that can reduce the risk of their home burning by up to 75 per cent.

It is important to recognise and build on the commonalities between the health sector and disaster risk reduction, especially regarding shared goals, risks and methods.