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A California town’s wastewater is helping it battle drought By Grist Magazine on Jan 30, 2023 01:54 pm
Healdsburg recycles 350 million gallons of effluent annually and gives it away for free.

Worst impacts of sea level rise will hit earlier than expected By AGU Advancing Earth and Space Science on Jan 30, 2023 11:27 am
Updated, precise elevation models of coastal areas reveal the inundated land area in the first 1 to 2 meters of sea level rise could be double previous estimates.

Tonga – On the frontline of sea level rise By Commonwealth Secretariat on Jan 30, 2023 10:56 am
Since the record-breaking volcanic eruption a year ago, which triggered up to 15m tsunami waves that gutted entire villages, the Government of Tonga is building higher and higher sea walls to keep the ocean out.

The Auckland floods are a sign of things to come – the city needs stormwater systems fit for climate change By Conversation Media Group, the on Jan 30, 2023 10:38 am
The extraordinary flood event Auckland experienced on the night of January 27, the eve of the city’s anniversary weekend, was caused by rainfall that was literally off the chart.

How subnational governments can strengthen resilience to climate change By Development Asia on Jan 30, 2023 10:30 am
Scale up local-level adaptation by integrating climate adaptation considerations into decentralized governance processes and resources.

Auckland floods: even stormwater reform won’t be enough – we need a ‘sponge city’ to avoid future disasters By Conversation Media Group, the on Jan 30, 2023 10:21 am
We’ve built our cities to be vulnerable to major weather events such as the one in Auckland. While almost no city could escape the effects of four months’ worth of rain in 24 h, there are things that could've been done to avoid some of the worst impacts.

Looking back at the Tonga eruption By Hokkaido University on Jan 30, 2023 10:18 am
A “back-projection” technique reveals new details of the volcanic eruption in Tonga that literally shook the world.

Project will build resilience in East Africa By World Meteorological Organization on Jan 30, 2023 10:09 am
Financing for a regional project to scale up hydro-meteorological and Early Warning Services in six countries in East Africa and around Lake Victoria has been approved by the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative.

Will more frequent river floods cause widespread malfunction of European road networks? By European Commission on Jan 30, 2023 10:05 am
Study investigates whether the potential level of disruptive impact on the road networks of European countries could reach a socio-economic tipping point – with an abrupt and large loss of road-network function.

Scientists improve hurricane resilience in the Colombian Caribbean By Eos - AGU on Jan 30, 2023 09:55 am
Scientists are using acoustic sensors to collect data and improve hurricane preparedness and coastal resilience in the archipelago of San Andrés.

From lessons of 3/11, Japan scientists share knowledge of disaster resilience across Pacific By Japan Times Ltd., the on Jan 30, 2023 09:53 am
Some Japanese scientists are shifting their focus toward passing on that knowledge to the rest of the disaster-prone Pacific Rim in order to help ensure that other nations are adequately prepared in the event of their own 3/11.

Using climate models to predict resilience of energy systems in Southeast Asia By Fulcrum on Jan 30, 2023 09:43 am
Southeast Asia is well acquainted with the impact of climate change, but less with the resilience of energy systems. A collaborative and regional approach to climate modelling of energy systems can inform the development of effective adaptation policies.

Indonesian, Philippine water experts push for more sustainable dams amid climate change By Jakarta Post, the on Jan 30, 2023 09:32 am
Experts warn that dams in both Indonesia and the Philippines, crucial for irrigation, drinking water and electricity generation, may face increased strain as climate change brings unpredictable and high-precipitation weather patterns.

Inside Japan's snowy nightmare By Fairplanet on Jan 30, 2023 09:23 am
The country is set to experience more frequent and heavier snowstorms, and as the death toll rises, it becomes clear that its snow adaptation tactics must change.

Solomon Islands children sing their way to safety By Caritas - Australia on Jan 30, 2023 09:16 am
Solomon Islands is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the Pacific region and in the world. In 2021, the World Risk Report put the Solomon Islands as the second most at risk country when it comes to disasters.

Heat stress is rising in southern Africa – climate experts show where and when it’s worst By Conversation Media Group, the on Jan 27, 2023 09:28 am
Depending on where we live, we may feel too cold in winter, and too hot in summer. As we’re writing this in late January 2023 many southern Africans are probably feeling very hot and fatigued; a prolonged regional heatwave began around 9 January.

What’s next for financial institutions and nature-related risk? By United Nations Environment Programme on Jan 27, 2023 09:19 am
Nature loss poses a threat on many levels. For business and finance it translates into significant financial risks, including physical, transition and systemic risks.

Türkiye’s financial sector needs to prepare for intensifying climate-related risks By World Bank, the on Jan 27, 2023 09:15 am
Türkiye’s geographic location, population density and distribution, and socioeconomic factors make it highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and other environmental and natural hazards, as detailed in the World Bank’s report.

Infectious diseases study highlights inconsistent reporting and importance of the human factor By El País on Jan 27, 2023 09:06 am
A new report has unified the WHO threat prevention model, after reviewing nearly 3,000 documents issued over the 23 years leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic

Rapid plant evolution may make coastal regions more susceptible to flooding and sea level rise, study shows By University of Notre Dame on Jan 27, 2023 09:02 am
Evolution has occurred more rapidly than previously thought in the Chesapeake Bay wetlands, which may decrease the chance that coastal marshes can withstand future sea level rise.

AON: Global insured losses from disasters exceeded $130 billion in 2022, driven by second-costliest event on record By AON plc on Jan 26, 2023 05:04 pm
Annual Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight report reveals $313 billion global economic loss from natural catastrophes. Prominence of droughts and heatwaves highlighted growing importance of these perils in a warming world.

Stability eludes climate refugees in Bangladesh’s sinking cities By The Third Pole on Jan 26, 2023 04:47 pm
Millions of displaced people have moved to Dhaka and Chittagong in search of safer ground, but these metropolises are subsiding under the pressures of rapid urbanisation

New automated weather monitoring equipment a major upgrade to Vanuatu's climate resilience By Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme on Jan 26, 2023 04:39 pm
Last month, a new Automated Weather Station (AWS) was installed at the Vanuatu Agricultural Research and Training Centre in Luganville. Two Automatic Rainfall Gauges (ARG) were installed at the villages of Vunaspef and Sarakata Hydro.

5 reasons to check on your elderly neighbour during a heatwave By Conversation Media Group, the on Jan 26, 2023 03:02 pm
Why is extreme heat so dangerous for older people? As we get older, we tend to not “feel” the heat as much even though our bodies are less able to handle the heat. This contradiction can have lethal consequences, especially during periods of extreme heat.

Venice recruits next generation in flooding fight By PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd on Jan 26, 2023 11:42 am
The landmark St Mark's Square is regularly flood by "acqua alta", high water events caused by abnormally high tides, providing good photos for visitors but threatening the city's foundations.

How to apply lessons from Colorado’s costliest wildfire to drinking water systems By Purdue University on Jan 26, 2023 11:37 am
Wildfire damage to drinking water systems can significantly delay a community’s economic recovery. The costliest disaster in Colorado’s history, the Marshall Fire of 2021, resulted in more than $2 billion in losses.

New report shows the U.S. insurance industry provides inadequate coverage for climate-related disasters By Ceres on Jan 25, 2023 10:03 am
Ceres released a new report that finds U.S. climate-related disaster insurance is often inaccessible, unaffordable, or does not meet the needs of certain populations.

Climate risk digital solutions: a $4 billion market by 2027 By Verdantix on Jan 25, 2023 09:34 am
The global market for climate risk digital solutions will grow from around $880 million in 2021 (our baseline year) to more than $4 billion in 2027, according to the Verdantix Climate Risk Digital Solutions Market Size & Forecast.

Allianz Risk Barometer 2023 - Rank 6: Catastrophes By Allianz Group, Allianz SE on Jan 25, 2023 08:55 am
Nat cat falls three positions, overshadowed by seemingly more pressing developments on the risk landscape, but there is no room for complacency, as events in 2022 showed single events continue to cause losses in the billions of dollars.

Allianz Risk Barometer 2023 - Rank 7: Climate change By Allianz Group, Allianz SE on Jan 25, 2023 08:47 am
This critical risk has declined in importance as the war and economic crisis factors such as inflation and the energy crisis again take precedence, but the Allianz Risk Barometer results also show that companies continue to take risk mitigation action.

UNDP enhances the capacity of national specialists involved in climate change adaptation planning By United Nations Development Programme - Headquarters on Jan 25, 2023 08:47 am
Hydrometeorological Service under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection of Turkmenistan is a key organization that provides support in adaptation planning of very important but vulnerable to climate change sectors of the national economy.

We tested the wastewater from planes to detect COVID among travellers – here’s what we found By Conversation Media Group, the on Jan 25, 2023 08:43 am
Small traces of many pathogens, such as viruses we may be infected with, are excreted when we go to the toilet. Ultimately, these agents find their way to municipal wastewater treatment plants where sewage samples can be taken and the levels measured.

Revolutionary environmental artificial intelligence infrastructure detailed in new report By Argonne National Laboratory on Jan 25, 2023 08:37 am
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help collect, understand and analyze large sets of information has the potential to revolutionize our ability to observe, understand and predict processes in the Earth’s systems.

Building resilience against climate disasters in Bangladesh By Helen Keller Intl on Jan 24, 2023 09:30 am
When Hosne learned about Helen Keller’s horticulture and poultry training, she quickly enrolled to learn how she could ensure a nutritious diet for her family. With vegetable seeds in hand, Hosne began homestead gardening and rearing her own poultry.

Arsht-Rock launches Resilience Hub Network strategy for Miami-Dade County By Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center on Jan 24, 2023 09:15 am
The creation of a robust network of hubs will support communities prepare for and respond to climate change and natural hazards

Satellite data from the SAWIDRA project being distributed to African countries By Pinkmatter Solutions on Jan 24, 2023 08:54 am
The SAWIDRA project, implemented by the African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development (ACMAD), aims to improve the weather forecast and product production capacity in Africa to provide input for risk reduction and issuing of early warning.

Climate change: Punjab's cotton, maize yield to dip by 11-13% by 2050, says report By Hindu Business Line, the - The Hindu Group of Publications on Jan 24, 2023 08:26 am
Climate change is predicted to reduce maize and cotton yield in Punjab by 13% and 11% by 2050, according to a new study conducted by agriculture economists and scientists at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU).

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