Cyclones are a reminder to build climate adaptation and resilience

Impacts of two tropical cyclones, cyclone Nisarga in Maharashtra and Gujarat and cyclone Amphan in West Bengal and Odisha, have reinforced the ...

An urgent moment for investing in climate adaptation and resilience

These extreme weather events are not isolated catastrophes. Driven by climate change, they intensify rapidly and are stronger and more frequent.

Cyclone Michaung: A Stark Reminder of Vulnerability and ... - LinkedIn

... climate change and building a more resilient future. By working together, we can build a world where communities can withstand the storms ...

Hurricanes and climate change: A wake-up call ahead of COP29

Scientists have noted that climate change is making tropical cyclones more difficult to forecast accurately near landfall, complicating disaster ...

Hurricanes are inevitable, but disasters are not: OpEd

The occurrence of such a powerful storm early in the hurricane season was inevitable as climate change continues to create more extreme weather ...

Three immediate actions to accelerate community resilience in Asia ...

In Asia and the Pacific, building climate-resilient community infrastructure is a key priority because half of all natural disaster events ...

Pacific cyclones highlight existential threat of climate change - UNDRR

UNDRR works with partners around the world to reduce disaster risk and build resilient communities. ... “The Pacific is a constant reminder ...

A deadly reminder of climate change: Cyclone Eloíse hits ... - UNSDG

“Cyclone Eloíse is a reminder of how Mozambique is exposed to the effects of climate change,” says Kaulard. Repairing or rebuilding damaged ...

Global Center on Adaptation Honors Local Climate Heroes at COP29

“As the world confronts the accelerating impacts of climate change, locally led adaptation is essential for building global resilience.

Pacific countries urged to stay alert and remain vigilant as cyclone ...

Devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Evan in Samoa in 2012. Photo: S.Chape. Climate Change Resilience. General News. 24 January 2022, Apia ...

Vanuatu Twin Cyclones Underscore Pacific's Vulnerability to ...

The twin cyclones and an earthquake in just 48 hours remind the world that seismic and climate risks are converging and intensifying, and no ...

Cyclone Idai Lays Bare the Fundamental Injustice of Climate Change

“Cyclone Idai is a clear demonstration of the exposure and vulnerability of many low-lying cities and towns to sea-level rise as the impact of ...

Adaptation and resilience - UNFCCC

There is no 'one-size-fits-all-solution'—adaptation can range from building flood defences, setting up early warning systems for cyclones, switching to drought- ...

Hurricanes are inevitable, but disasters are not - UNDRR

The occurrence of such a powerful storm early in the hurricane season was inevitable as climate change continues to create more extreme weather ...

Mozambique Is Racing To Adapt To Climate Change. The Weather ...

Two major cyclones and a prolonged drought in 2019 are a reminder ... building climate resilience in many places. By 2017, more than ...

After COP28, questions remain for communities struggling with ...

These disasters are a reminder, say experts, that ... Adaptation, which is designed to build the resilience of countries to climate change.

New Zealand - Disaster resilience and tailored responses mitigate ...

It is intended to identify risks and adaptation options, and to embed climate resilience in all government strategies, policies, planning and ...

Briefing Note on Tropical Cyclones: Impacts, the link to Climate ...

Climate change presents a risk multiplier in cyclone-prone SIDS, yet there are actions that can help enhance resilience of these countries. The ...

Cyclone Idai highlights vulnerabilities, need for investment in ...

Africa is already plagued by the effects of climate change, and Idai is yet another stark reminder of the continent's vulnerabilities. After the storm passed, ...

Gulf floods remind us that climate mitigation cannot wait

A combination of adaptation and resilience strategies is necessary to effectively address the challenges posed by extreme weather events.