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This report sheds new light on the degree to which barriers to gender-equitable participation in climate decision-making are common across contexts and scales.
Satellite image of Hurrican Ian heading towards Florida, USA.
Research briefs
Researchers determined that 44% of the economic damages caused by Hurricane Helene and 45% of those caused by Hurricane Milton could be attributed to climate change.
Yale Climate Connections
Logistics and transport of container ships and cargo aircraft with crane bridge in the shipyard
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As climate change accelerates, ports around the world face significant risks from rising sea levels, extreme weather events and increasing temperatures. The disruption of trade flows can have cascading effects on global supply chains.
Global Center on Adaptation
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Documents and publications
This report details ongoing challenges with water, including usage and geopolitical risks, as well as steps being taken to support climate-resilient water management and governance.
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AI can predict climate change-fuelled floods but communication gaps and lack of investment in data and systems can hobble response.
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Documents and publications
The 31st issue of this newsletter is the outcome of the scientific mission of NKUA in the eastern part of the Iberian peninsula (Spain), which was affected by extreme weather effects and subsequent destructive floods.
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Documents and publications
This report contains the annual summary of the fire season of 2023 with official figures provided by 34 contributing countries for the number of fires, burnt areas and fire prevention efforts, and the analysis of fire danger and areas mapped in the EFFIS
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In one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, anticipating disasters pays off
World Food Programme

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