In the 11/21/2023 edition:
New tool helps Vanuatu accelerate adaptation to climate change
By Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation on Nov 20, 2023 08:03 pm
A comprehensive suite of resources for managing climate change risk in Vanuatu has been unveiled today, making critical climate information readily accessible to decision-makers in government, industry and local communities.
Floods, droughts and panic attacks: Climate change is taking its toll on Europe's farmers
By Euronews on Nov 20, 2023 07:54 pm
Climate-driven drought and floods are hurting the livelihoods and mental health of European farmers.
Collaborative learning for climate and disaster resilience
By United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Nov 20, 2023 04:42 pm
UNDP has partnered with UNEP, UNSN, UNDRR and the National Institute of Statistics and the Directorate of Civil Protection of Cameroon to host a learning event on climate change and disaster statistics.
UK government plans radical shake-up of foreign aid for climate change disasters
By British Broadcasting Corporation on Nov 20, 2023 03:42 pm
A new White Paper, designed to make Britain's foreign aid spending go further and find sources of international finance, will put in place a £150m fund to help poorer countries access to money faster in emergencies and reduce the impact of climate crises.
Determined disabled women pave the path in mangrove restoration
By Disaster Risk Reduction Network of African Journalists on Nov 20, 2023 03:42 pm
Empowering individuals with disabilities, particularly in the realms of climate change and environmental conservation, is crucial as disaster impacts are indiscriminate, affecting everyone.
By Pohang University of Science and Technology on Nov 20, 2023 03:15 pm
A research team recently employed deep learning techniques to scrutinize dam operation patterns and assess their effectiveness. Their findings were published in the Journal of Hydrology.
By PR Newswire Association LLC. on Nov 20, 2023 02:54 pm
Cities across the world lack the infrastructure, societal safety nets and robust environmental policies needed to combat the worsening impacts of climate change, according to the Resilient Cities Index 2023.
‘There are no crops to celebrate’: climate crisis wipes out a way of life in Taiwan’s mountains
By Guardian, the (UK) on Nov 20, 2023 01:48 pm
Countless landslides in Nantou county are disrupting ancient agricultural traditions, leading some to wonder how much longer they can continue to cling to the steep slopes they call home.
5 reasons why climate change may see more of us turn to alcohol and other drugs
By Conversation Media Group, the on Nov 20, 2023 01:42 pm
Climate change will affect every aspect of our health and wellbeing. But its potential harms go beyond the body’s ability to handle extreme heat, important as this is.
Navigation on the Mississippi has worsened for decades
By Princeton University on Nov 20, 2023 01:35 pm
Shifting water levels have driven a significant decline in navigation conditions in recent decades along the Mississippi River, a primary engine of commerce in the United States, research from the federal government and Princeton University shows.
Deep dive on sea level rise: new modelling gives better predictions on Antarctic ice sheet melt
By Australian National University on Nov 20, 2023 01:30 pm
Using historical records from around Australia, an international team of researchers has put forward the most accurate prediction to date of past Antarctic ice sheet melt, providing a more realistic forecast of future sea level rise.
2023 Canadian wildfires impacted air quality as far away as Europe, China
By Chinese Academy of Sciences on Nov 20, 2023 01:22 pm
The whole of the northern hemisphere suffered deterioration of air quality as a result of 2023's record-setting Canadian wildfires.
By Chinese Academy of Sciences on Nov 20, 2023 01:13 pm
Researchers from China Academy of Urban Planning & Design present a comprehensive approach to combat the challenges posed by climate change to urban water systems.
Let coastlines be coastlines: How nature-based approaches can protect Canada’s coasts
By Conversation Media Group, the on Nov 20, 2023 01:05 pm
It’s time to look beyond the status quo and consider nature-based solutions to protect the places Canadians love.
By United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Nov 20, 2023 12:31 pm
In the lead up to COP28, learn how persons with disabilities in Ghana strengthen their community's resilience to climate change, boosting food security and increasing income with the help of the UNDP Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme.
Replanting lost woodlands cuts the risk of extreme flooding
By University of Leeds on Nov 20, 2023 12:07 pm
Pioneering research will for the first time monitor how the creation of England’s biggest new native woodland could help stave off the worst effects of climate change, such as flooding.
Jamaica’s dengue fever outbreak shows the deadly effects of record heat
By Guardian, the (UK) on Nov 20, 2023 10:56 am
The global failure to reduce fossil fuels is leaving small island states trapped in a constant cycle of fightback against disease and extreme weather.
Valuating companies based on climate risk response
By Georgia State University on Nov 17, 2023 04:22 pm
In “Corporate Climate Risk: Measurements and Responses,” Vincent Yao constructed a measure that can be used to quantify climate risk exposure at the firm level as well as how companies can respond to the rising climate risk.
It is now possible to quantify the risk associated with rockfalls in the Andes
By National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment on Nov 17, 2023 04:21 pm
Researchers from INRAE, Universidad del Desarrollo (Chile), University of Geneva and University of Grenoble developed a new method to assess the risk associated with rockfalls in the mountains, taking into account various triggering factors.
Community Resilience is now at the center modern model building code development
By National Institute of Building Sciences on Nov 17, 2023 04:19 pm
The Building Seismic Safety Council’s Functional Recovery Planning Committee has published a report detailing the recommended scope, organization, and deliverables for developing functional recovery code provisions by 2026.
How climate change affects mental health
By Wellcome Trust on Nov 17, 2023 04:19 pm
Climate change is a global health crisis, and that includes mental health. This article explores how it’s impacting our mental health and what can be done to prevent and manage it.
Listening to those in crisis: understanding perspectives on anticipatory action in Ethiopia
By Anticipation Hub on Nov 17, 2023 04:18 pm
This blog presents findings from an assessment by 60 Decibels on anticipatory actions, which focused on how the assistance provided by FAO, UNFPA and UNICEF affected the target populations in Ethiopia.
How a small African island is fighting climate change impacts
By World Bank, the on Nov 17, 2023 04:17 pm
Individuals chosen for the World Bank's West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Program will soon be granted a brand-new home in a secure location, shielded from the effects of climate change. The homes are expected to be completed in the latter half of 2023.
Georgia, Southeast among the most at-risk from climate change, report finds
By PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd on Nov 17, 2023 04:16 pm
Effects of climate change experienced today—more damaging storms and deadly heat waves—are "likely unprecedented over thousands of years." While no part of the country has been unscathed, few are as vulnerable to the worsening effects as the Southeast.
Climate change threatens beach tourism
By Open Access Government on Nov 17, 2023 04:15 pm
Amongst the number of threats to beach tourism, climate change is already having a significant impact. Sea level rise, coastal erosion, and increased frequency of storms and heat waves are affecting the security and attractiveness of coastal destinations.
Floods pose significant risk to education and healthcare in Cambodia
By World Bank, the on Nov 17, 2023 04:13 pm
The health consequences of temporary hospital closures have lasting effects on children. This worsening of children’s health could be critical in a country where 32 out of 100 children are stunted and at risk of cognitive and physical limitations.
Climate change and farming: economists warn more needs to be done to adapt in sub-Saharan Africa
By Conversation Media Group, the on Nov 17, 2023 04:12 pm
Agriculture contributes up to 60% of some sub-Saharan countries' gross domestic product. But the sector is highly vulnerable to climate change and this vulnerability is particularly marked because of the regions slow rate of technological advancement.
Satellite data can help limit the dangers of windblown dust
By National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Nov 17, 2023 04:12 pm
Dust storms present a growing threat to the health and safety of U.S. populations. A new model, powered by NASA and NOAA satellite data, provides important early warnings.
Climate engineering offers potential to slow Antarctic ice loss
By Open Access Government on Nov 17, 2023 04:11 pm
A study led by researchers from Indiana University suggests that dispersing particles in the atmosphere to reflect sunlight could mitigate the rapid melting in West Antarctica, lowering the risk of catastrophic sea-level rise.
Helping more people get to safety in a wildfire
By The Society for Risk Analysis on Nov 17, 2023 04:11 pm
Researchers from UCLA’s John Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences have built a new web-based software platform that allows emergency planners to design evacuation plans for their communities that will help more people safely escape wildfires.
By The Society for Risk Analysis on Nov 17, 2023 04:10 pm
Two new studies based on data from 2009 to 2018 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.
Shifting the focus from technical information to impacts from weather events in Samoa
By Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Nov 17, 2023 04:08 pm
The Samoan weather service is shifting away from technical wording in forecasts, instead using the impacts of the weather to deliver messages.
The Samoan weather service looks ahead to the cyclone season and what impact El Niño might have
By Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Nov 17, 2023 03:00 pm
The Samoan weather station that has been in the same spot for more than 100 years, and how the service is now looking at new methods of messaging.
By Urban Institute on Nov 17, 2023 01:53 pm
More than three-quarters of respondents who were displaced because of a disaster reported some level of damage to their property and possessions, with between 39 percent to 53 percent suffering moderate or a lot of damage.
Waste pickers bearing brunt of extreme weather events
By Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO) Limited on Nov 17, 2023 01:39 pm
Brazilian study shows why waste pickers are essential to climate adaptation planning.
Landmark declaration adopted to strengthen climate security in the Sahel
By United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Nov 17, 2023 01:35 pm
In a historic move, Sahelian Countries have adopted a landmark declaration at the inaugural Sahel Climate, Peace and Security Forum in Bamako, Mali, committing to bolstering climate security in the region.
What leads people to take action on disease prevention?
By Osaka University on Nov 17, 2023 01:32 pm
Researchers from Osaka University demonstrate that the steps we personally take to prevent the spread of disease depend on our own individual circumstances.
Climate change narrows the window for prescribed fires
By Eos - AGU on Nov 17, 2023 12:50 pm
Longer, drier summers may mean fewer opportunities for firefighters to safely burn would-be wildfire fuel in the western United States.
Reforms needed to expand prescribed burns
By University of California, Davis on Nov 17, 2023 12:31 pm
A paper from the University of California, Davis suggests four key strategies that policymakers and land managers can take to get more “good fire” on the ground in North America’s fire-adapted ecosystems.
From glaciers to rainfall: Understanding unexpected rain
By PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd on Nov 17, 2023 11:50 am
Research teams from the University of Innsbruck and Hamburg have studied the regions' water cycle for decades. These studies were essential to understanding the underlying physical processes that accelerate the melting process in the tropical glaciers.
By United Nations - Headquarters on Nov 17, 2023 09:29 am
The United Nations, in close collaboration with the Government of Fiji, is launching the Anticipatory Action Framework for Tropical Cyclones in Fiji, a The ground-breaking project aims to provide assistance to people before cyclones make landfall.
Does the Amazon's drought mean the forest is at a tipping point?
By Context on Nov 16, 2023 08:22 pm
Scientists say deforestation is compounding the effects of climate change, threatening to turn parts of the forest into savannah.
Opinion: Effective climate adaptation must be locally-led
By The Third Pole on Nov 16, 2023 05:16 pm
The concept of community-based adaptation (CBA) was an early effort to involve those most affected by the impacts of climate change. However, over time, CBA has been critiqued for following top-down approaches in implementing adaptation interventions.
By Centre for Disaster Protection on Nov 16, 2023 04:40 pm
The Centre for Disaster Protection's inaugural annual report shows total share of 2.7% of the USD71 billion international crisis financing was used for pre-arranged finance in 2021, and just 0.2% of humanitarian funding went to anticipatory action.
How climate change is making Australians sick, and how government policy is failing
By Monash University on Nov 16, 2023 03:54 pm
Climate change presents a major public health concern in Australia, marked by unprecedented wildfires, heatwaves, floods, droughts, and the spread of climate-sensitive infectious diseases.
Evolution of drought and flood events on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and key issues for response
By Science China Press on Nov 16, 2023 03:46 pm
New paper identifies new situations of the evolution of drought and flood events on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, & analyzes the research progress in terms of monitoring and simulation, forecasting and early warning, risk prevention and emergency response.
By Nature Conservancy, the on Nov 16, 2023 03:18 pm
Research suggests an urgent need for conservation and nature-based solutions as human reliance on coastal ecosystems for protection increases.
Recording and cataloguing hazards and their impacts: balances, challenges and perspectives
By Anticipation Hub on Nov 16, 2023 02:01 pm
Increasing countries’ capabilities to collect, analyse, manage and use data about high-impact meteorological events is essential for building robust databases that can provide the information needed to assess risk, vulnerability, capacities and exposure.
By World Resources Institute on Nov 16, 2023 01:26 pm
Globally, there are different efforts to estimate required investments in mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage.
The official US climate report includes LGBTQ+ issues — for the first time
By Grist Magazine on Nov 16, 2023 01:19 pm
Meet the scientist whose research on queer and trans populations influenced the National Climate Assessment.
Disaster early-warning systems are ‘doomed to fail’ — only collective action can plug the gaps
By Springer Nature on Nov 16, 2023 01:07 pm
From floods to wildfires, and tsunamis to volcanic eruptions, early-warning systems can stop natural hazards becoming human disasters. But more joined-up thinking is urgently needed.
Using AI to estimate future water and electricity demands in major cities in light of global warming
By PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd on Nov 16, 2023 12:50 pm
A multi-institutional team of industrial engineers has used AI technology to make projections of increased demand for electricity and water due to climate change in major cities across the U.S.
Climate change increasing likelihood of extreme snowfall in the French Alps, research suggests
By PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd on Nov 16, 2023 12:38 pm
New research published in The Cryosphere has suggested that extreme snowfall events may be a feature of some locations at higher latitudes and elevations in the decades to come.
Municipality launches citizen participation to improve flood prevention
By RTL Today on Nov 16, 2023 12:31 pm
In the aftermath of the severe flooding experienced in the summer of 2021, the municipality of Luxembourg City has undertaken a comprehensive review of its organisational strategies in order to be better prepared for similar occurrences.
Experts agree on advancing impact assessment of slow-onset events
By UNDRR Bonn Office on Nov 16, 2023 11:56 am
Over 50 experts participated in a workshop on assessing the impact of slow-onset events, organized in Bonn on 8 - 9 November 2023. More than 100 participants joined online. This effort is co-led by UNDRR with UNDP and WMO.
Canada must stop treating climate disasters like unexpected humanitarian crises
By Conversation Media Group, the on Nov 15, 2023 04:12 pm
Canada’s approach mirrors the humanitarian approach to international crises. However, these recurring disasters are straining the armed forces’ capacity, leading to questions about the adequacy of how Canada currently handles environmental disasters.
Climate actions centered on indigenous knowledge can improve resilience
By University of Hawai'i on Nov 15, 2023 04:12 pm
The U.S. National Climate Assessment concludes that adaptation actions centered on local and Indigenous knowledge can improve the resilience of Pacific Island communities.
Québec’s summer 2023 wildfires were the most devastating in 50 years. Is the worst yet to come?
By Conversation Media Group, the on Nov 15, 2023 04:11 pm
It is imperative to learn from the 2023 fire season to strengthen the resilience of forests and communities to climate change and limit damage. This involves reducing risk, protecting vulnerable areas, and raising awareness among local populations.
Sand and dust storm frequency increasing in many world regions, UN warns
By United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification on Nov 15, 2023 04:06 pm
Accompanied by policy recommendations, a five-day meeting is taking place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan to take stock of global progress in the UN Convention to Combate Desertification's implementation.
Frontline heroes: Predicting climate extremes in Africa
By Columbia Climate School on Nov 15, 2023 04:02 pm
Visitors, who hailed from Zambia, Kenya, Senegal, among other countries, practiced the latest techniques for generating seasonal forecasts for their countries, using their own national climate data as well as the hundreds of data sets available at IRI.
