Just one river is due to have 36 hydropower projects, with local people saying the impacts of tunnelling the mountainside are already forcing them to leave their homes.
Experts say that poverty, societal attitudes and gender norms have made it harder for women in Pakistan to cope with the impacts of climate change, in this report on International Women’s Day.
Samal Island, a popular tourist destination near Davao City in the southern Philippines, is fringed by a 300-metre (980-foot) coral system known as Paradise Reef, which hosts more than 100 coral species.
With the looming climate catastrophe threatening to compound the effects of conflict and supply-chain disruptions, the international community must be more proactive in addressing humanitarian needs. By predicting risks and acting before events become emergencies, aid organisations can deliver assistance more effectively.
By
Myriam Castaneda Solares
To limit the impact of the coming crises on lives and livelihoods, governments must take urgent action to boost the resilience of their health systems.
By
Mamta Murthi
Now that the developed world has finally accepted a degree of financial responsibility for the loss and damage caused by climate change, the broader climate debate will henceforth turn on the question of liability.
By
Nick Butler
Increased funding was pledged for climate adaptation at COP27, but it is still nowhere near what is required and is being carried out in silos.
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Anushiya J and
Indu K Murthy