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Climate change in court: cases to watch in 2026
Lawsuits are reshaping climate justice following landmark 2025 rulings, with cases rising in the Global South.
Carbon & Climate
Asia-Pacific faces ‘US$500 billion a year’ hit from rising seas if current policies continue
Coastal flooding could bring US$500 billion of annual damages to the Asia-Pacific by the year 2100, if countries do not adapt to rising sea levels.
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Carbon & Climate
How can China meet its climate adaptation challenges?
China is starting to proactively adapt but its climate-finance systems remain focused on cutting emissions.
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Carbon & Climate
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Carbon & Climate
Philippines typhoon victims to sue Shell for climate harms
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