Climate Risk News
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Climate change will deepen rich-poor global divide, top economists warnThe most severe climate impacts will be felt in developing nations, due to factors like high dependence on agriculture and vulnerability to extreme heat, survey shows. -
Asian companies claim they are going net-zero — but are their targets realistic, ambitious or greenwash?Carbon & Climate
Asian companies claim they are going net-zero — but are their targets realistic, ambitious or greenwash?
A growing chorus of Asians firms are announcing carbon neutrality targets. While it's good publicity, some have yet to disclose how they plan to cut the carb—possibly because they don't know, or don't intend to. How can corporate Asia's net-zero declarations be held to account?
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Urban transformation is essential to overcoming the climate crisis and stemming urban povertyCities
Urban transformation is essential to overcoming the climate crisis and stemming urban poverty
Cutting carbon emissions in developing world cities will be critical in the fight against climate change, according to a new study. Supplying buildings with cleaner energy, bolstering flood defences and expanding public transport can help. -
Climate change set to drive more deadly heat in South AsiaRisks of lethal heat could nearly triple if efforts to meet climate goals fail, scientists warn.
Climate Risk Opinion
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Unleashing the climate market– Owing to years of grassroots mobilisation and the rise of renewables and low-carbon assets, financial markets are finally shifting gears to account for the inevitable decline of fossil fuels. But policymakers must heed the call for clear standards. -
Getting the social cost of carbon right– US President Joe Biden's administration must put a high enough price on carbon pollution to encourage the scale and urgency of action needed to meet the commitments that it has made to Americans and the rest of the world. The future of the planet depends on it. -
The Arctic on the frontlines– It is comforting to imagine the Arctic as a snowy faraway place, populated by reindeer and polar bears. In fact, it is a cornerstone of the climate system that keeps our weather stable, our communities habitable, and our economies prosperous.
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