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WMO report highlights threats of climate change, extreme weather

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has highlighted that the relentless advance of climate change brought more drought, flooding and heatwaves to communities in 2022,...

Climate change leading to more extreme weather events, says study

The number of extreme weather events occurring around the world is increasing as a result of climate change, according to a study. Some two-thirds of...

Intensifying weather events threaten Africa – Greenpeace report

Greenpeace scientific report released on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 reveals that extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods and intense rain are increasing in intensity,...

WMO gears up for extreme weather, climate change in Asia

Climate change, environmental degradation, population growth and urbanisation are putting pressure on water supplies in many parts of the Asian region, and exposure to...

African ministers accelerate efforts to build weather resilience

Ministers responsible for meteorology in Africa are meeting to coordinate and accelerate regional efforts to strengthen resilience to weather hazards and adapt to climate...

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‘This isn’t a climate solution’ – Campaigners flay COP28 call to triple nuclear energy

At the UN Climate Talks on Saturday, December 2, 2023, the United States, United Kingdom, France, Romania, Sweden, the...
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COP28: Colombia, Palau join call for Fossil Fuel Treaty

Amid the UN climate negotiations in Dubai, President Gustavo Petro announced Colombia is formally joining the bloc of nation-states...

COP28: IsDB to assist Nigeria improve humanitarian intervention, reduce poverty index

Buoyed by President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda which seeks to reduce humanitarian crises and alleviate poverty in Nigeria,...

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COP28: Colombia, Palau join call for Fossil Fuel Treaty

Amid the UN climate negotiations in Dubai, President Gustavo...