Heavy Rainfall Causes Major Flooding in Northern Argentina, Leading to Evacuations
Over 2,000 people have been ordered to evacuate northern areas of Argentina due to severe flooding caused by continuous heavy...
Climate change
China-Latin America Energy Cooperation: A New Frontier
China and LAC nations are set to deepen energy cooperation, highlighted by new agreements from their recent forum. These initiatives...
Senegal Intensifies Flood Prevention Strategies Ahead of Rainy Season
With the rainy season on the horizon, Senegal is ramping up flood prevention efforts by involving government agencies, local authorities,...
Community Seed Banks in Zimbabwe: Resilience Building Amid Drought Challenges
Mudzi district in Zimbabwe faces severe drought challenges, exacerbated by climate change. Community seed banks like Chimukoko provide free access...
Mexico Agrees to Provide Water to U.S. Amidst Diplomatic Tensions
Mexico has agreed to send water to the U.S. to fulfill treaty obligations amid escalating tensions due to Trump's tariff...
Strengthening Climate and Disaster Risk Management in Togo through International Collaboration
UNDRR, in partnership with the Green Climate Fund and West African Development Bank, hosted a workshop in April 2025 in...
Mozambique Sets Record for Rice Imports in 2024: An Increasing Reliance on Foreign Food Sources
Mozambique's rice imports hit a record US$441 million in 2024, increasing by 38.8% from the previous year. Contributing factors include...
Confronting Climate Change: Zimbabwe’s Youth Empowered Through Education
Zimbabwe's children are experiencing firsthand the realities of climate change, including erratic weather patterns and severe droughts, impacting their education...
Impacts of Hurricane Helene and Its Connection to Increased Wildfire Risk
Hurricane Helene significantly damaged regions in Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, heightening wildfire risks due to downed vegetation. Experts emphasize...
Kyrgyzstan Enhances Climate Resilience and Develops Early Warning Systems
On April 11, 2025, Kyrgyzstan convened an International Conference on climate-related natural disasters, focusing on improving monitoring and early warning...
