Enforcing Accountability at COP29: The Urgent Need for the Polluter Pays Principle
COP29, taking place in November 2024 in Azerbaijan, aims to enforce the "polluter pays" principle, ensuring corporations and nations are...
Climate change
World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day: A Call for Action on Climate and Health Resilience
World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day, celebrated on October 20, emphasizes the importance of evidence-informed healthcare policies. The 2024 Future of Health...
USGS Engages with Namibia and Botswana on Water Security Challenges
The USGS conducted a mission to Namibia and Botswana to evaluate critical water security challenges posed by severe drought. As...
UN Report Projects 3.1°C Warming Without Urgent Climate Action
The United Nations' Emissions Gap report warns that without urgent action, global temperatures could rise by 3.1 degrees Celsius (5.6...
Snowfall in Africa: Seven Nations with Winter Wonders
Despite Africa's reputation for warmth, several nations experience snowfall due to their high-altitude geographical features. These seven countries —South Africa,...
Over 1.3 Million People Affected by Catastrophic Flooding in South Sudan: UN Report
The UN reports that over 1.3 million people in South Sudan are affected by severe flooding caused by heavy rains,...
Climate Change Intensifies Flooding in Africa, Causing Humanitarian Crisis
A recent study highlights that climate change has worsened floods in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan, resulting in nearly...
UN Report Warns of 3.1°C Rise in Global Temperatures by 2100 Without Urgent Action
The UN has issued a report predicting a global average temperature increase of 3.1°C by 2100 unless countries significantly reduce...
Urgent Call for Enhanced Climate Pledges to Avert Global Warming Crisis
A recent UNEP report warns that nations must significantly increase their climate commitments by cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 42%...
Assessing the Urgency of Biodiversity Conservation Amid Climate Change Challenges
Biodiversity loss, while less discussed than climate change, poses a significant threat to planetary health, with over one million species...
