State of the climate in Asia 2023
Asia remained the world’s most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, whilst
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Global trends in climate change litigation: 2023 snapshot
This report reviews key global developments in climate change litigation, with a focus on the period May 2022 to May 2023, drawing primarily on the Climate Change Litigation databases maintained by the
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State and trends in climate adaptation finance 2024
Climate change impacts globally have increased the urgency for ambitious action on adaptation. This is especially the case in the world’s most vulnerable regions, including Africa. This report covers global
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The perception of climate change in Senegal coastal areas
The cognitive dimension of climate change is a subject that is rarely analysed. However, communities’ endogenous adaptation strategies are heavily dependent on their perception of the risks linked to climate
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Capturing the climate change mitigation benefits of circular economy and waste sector policies and measures
Waste and circular economy actions contribute to reducing the need for new primary materials and the associated greenhouse gas emissions linked to the extraction and processing of resources. Including
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Financing adaptation in India
India urgently requires substantial investment in climate adaptation efforts to sustain progress on development. Recognizing the criticality of the impact of climate change for development and growth,
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Climate justice in an ageing world
The world’s population is ageing and increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This demographic transformation and its repercussions for climate action have remained under-explored. Anticipating
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Addressing the impact of climate change on women farmers’ health in South Asia
Women farmers play a crucial role in South Asia’s agricultural sector and contribute significantly, despite facing numerous challenges. The intersection of climate change, gender, and health can have disproportionate
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Climate shocks and the poor: a review of the literature
There is a rapidly growing literature on the link between climate change and poverty. This study reviews the existing literature on whether the poor are more exposed to climate shocks and whether they
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Order of the Supreme Court regarding carbon emissions affecting the environment, 05/12/2024
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Ridhima Pandey Vs Union of India & Others dated 05/12/2024. The issue arising for consideration relates to carbon emissions affecting the environment.
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Climate adaptation and its measurement: challenges and opportunities
The need to adapt to climate change is undisputed, as evidenced by the increasing commitments being made to adaptation. Despite the recognized need, there are significant challenges that make it very difficult
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People and planet: addressing the interlinked challenges of climate change, poverty and hunger in Asia and the Pacific
Analyzing how intensifying climate change threatens to increase poverty and hunger in Asia and the Pacific, this report highlights the need for transformative solutions that advance climate action, increase
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Seasonal attribution report: an analysis of how climate change boosted temperatures worldwide between December 2023 and February 2024
This publication provides an analysis of how climate change boosted temperatures worldwide between December 2023 and February 2024. Primarily by burning coal, oil, and natural gas, humans have raised the
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Climate plans for the people: civil society and community participation in national action plans on climate change
In 2024, all countries will be updating and submitting their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). These national climate plans outline commitments towards tackling climate change. These plans impact
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Ethiopia’s path to net zero and climate-resilient development: policies, costs, and co-benefits
This research focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation in Ethiopia, estimating the costs of action and the benefits of a range of economic, social, and environmental impacts. Notably, it considers
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Urgency of heatwave risk management
As climate change intensifies, the danger posed by heatwaves is increasing every year. In 2015, thousands were killed in India and Pakistan, and in 2022, the death toll reached tens of thousands in Europe.
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The impact of climate change on education and what to do about it
Education can be the key to ending poverty in a livable planet, but governments must act now to protect it. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones,
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A review of intergovernmental cooperation on the mitigation of climate change
This working paper provides an overview of the landscape of intergovernmental cooperation on climate change mitigation efforts across sectors. The analysis of over 90 initiatives – alliances and partnerships
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Mainstreaming human mobility into Malawi's national adaptation plan process
This briefing note prepared by the Initiative for Climate Action and Development (ICAD) explores the status of Malawi’s NAP process, places human mobility in the context of climate change in Malawi, and
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Country focus report 2023: Ethiopia- mobilizing private sector financing for climate and green growth
This Country Focus Report (CFR) for Ethiopia reviews the role of the private sector in the financing of climate change and green growth. It explores the scope for harnessing natural capital to finance