Focus on Resiliency
Climate tech firms get $80 million to pull carbon from paper mills, sewage plant
Google, H&M, and Stripe will buy $80M in carbon credits from firms using tech to capture emissions from paper mills and sewage plants.
Ecuador completes $1.5 billion debt swap for Amazon conservation
Ecuador's second debt-for-nature swap unlocks $460M for Amazon conservation, aiming to protect 4.6M hectares of ecosystems.
Bosnia hits hottest year on record in 2024: meteorologists
After a scorching drought emptied one of Bosnia's largest lakes, the Balkan country is set to mark its hottest year on record in...
Climate change is making Canada’s ice roads hard to navigate
The ongoing changes in climate and transportation infrastructure underline the importance of developing sustainable, adaptable solutions.
Single heat wave wiped out millions of Alaska’s dominant seabird
A marine heat wave from 2014 to 2016 led to the death of about four million common murres in Alaska, with no signs...
Crunch time for Saudi-hosted drought, desertification talks
Global land restoration talks in Saudi Arabia highlight funding challenges in combating worldwide desertification crisis.
Climate-vulnerable countries push for credit rating overhaul
Ratings given by the "Big Three" agencies consider the risks and potential for economic harm from climate change.
World Bank wins pledges for $100 billion replenishment of fund for poorest countries
The World Bank made the announcement on Friday at a pledging conference for the International Development Association.
Natural disasters cause $310bn in economic losses in 2024: Swiss Re
It marks the fifth consecutive year that insured losses have topped $100 billion.
Climate Investment Funds board backs $500 million Ethiopia nature plan
CIF backs a $500M plan to restore degraded land in Ethiopia, protect forests, boost food security, and fight climate change.
