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2 days ago · A landmark session at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change on 4 June 2024 focused exclusively on the disproportionate effects of climate change on children. 1 Although this was a promising first step, it must now be followed by concerted, system-wide actions to protect them. The developing brains of children are particularly susceptible to the effects of climate change, including ...
2 days ago · Climate change has had a widespread and profound impact on global temperature and precipitation patterns, especially in semi-arid areas. Plant δ13C and iWUE indicate the trade-off between carbon uptake and water loss, which is pivotal for understanding plant responses to climate change. Information about the long-term responses of the physiological and ecological processes of different tree ...
2 days ago · Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue; it’s a financial one too. A new study by the EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute warns that failing to address greenhouse gas emissions could slash global equity valuations by 40%, with potential tipping points pushing losses to 50%. Even aggressive climate action would still see a 5-10% hit.
2 days ago · Malawi Government and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have signed a $52.3 million (about K88.9 billion) project agreement to help the country cope with devastating effects of climate change. Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola-Banda and FAO country representative Zhijun Chen signed the agreement in Lilongwe on Saturday. The project, Ecosystems-based Adaptation
2 days ago · The reality of climate change can be daunting, but the goal of this training is to empower you, not overwhelm you. In order to illustrate the urgency of action, you will be shown information about the devastating impact climate change happening around the world, but this will be followed by positive solutions that are already being implemented ...
