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climate change

Heat claims over 175,000 lives annually in Europe, UN data reveals

Around 175,000 people die from heat-related causes every year in Europe, with this number set to rise as the planet warms. The UN World...

UN: Forests face risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change

The world’s forests are facing heightened vulnerability to wildfires and pests due to the impacts of climate change, according to a new report released...

UN report highlights triple planetary crisis including climate change

A special report from the UN warns of eight critical global shifts that are accelerating a triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss,...

COP28 Witnesses Unprecedented Climate Funding Pledges, Drives for Transformative Change

Governments, financial institutions, and corporations came together at COP28, rallying to address the global urgency of climate financing. The summit, led by the United...

World Bank Intensifies Climate Commitment and Debt Relief Measures at COP28

World Bank President Ajay Banga unveiled ambitious initiatives at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, signaling a resolute shift toward climate-related projects and extended...

Charities and World Bank’s Investment Arm Unite to Mobilize $11 bn for Climate Finance

Leading charities have partnered with the World Bank’s private investment arm to establish the Allied Climate Partners (ACP) platform, aiming to raise a monumental...

World Leaders Urged to Act Swiftly as UN Warns of Impending Climate Catastrophe

In a fervent address from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, an urgent call to action resonates ahead of COP28, where global leaders convene this week...

Use of Waste of Brands Like Adidas and Reebok Fuels Health Concerns in Brick Factories

A report by LICADHO has shed light on concerning practices in Cambodian brick factories, revealing that waste from major international brands such as Adidas...