• The theme in 2021 addressed the unique challenges of climate change and resiliency in the Great Lakes Region and how practitioners and academics are facing these issues from scientific and policy viewpoints. (oala.ca)
  • said that she and Boos, associate professor in the division of dermatology and department of pediatrics at the University of Washington, Seattle, were motivated to write the editorial upon finding that dermatology was not represented among more than 230 medical journals that published an editorial in September 2021 calling for emergency action to limit global warming and protect health. (medscape.com)
  • The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) latest report on the physical basis for the climate emergency, released in August 2021, provides compelling evidence of increasing trends in extreme weather, ocean warming, slow-onset events, and other climatic disruptions , exacerbating displacement risks faced by vulnerable populations who lack the means to adapt and prepare for these changes. (refugeesinternational.org)
  • We want that the next EU Cohesion Policy 2021-2027 enables cities and regions to build a sustainable Europe, so that ending poverty, taking climate action, and building sustainable communities become a reality. (euractiv.com)
  • On 27 May 2021, the European Union (EU) and Japan announced a Green Alliance to accelerate their respective transition towards a climate-neutral, circular and resource-efficient economy over the coming decades. (or.jp)
  • In June 2021, the Government of Japan developed the Regional Decarbonization Roadmap in cooperation with sub-regional governments, setting out priority measures and actions to achieve zero carbon such as the creation of at least 100 "leading decarbonized regions" by fiscal 2030. (or.jp)
  • To avoid these catastrophic health effects across all regions of the globe, there is broad agreement--as 231 health journals argued together in 2021--that the rise in global temperature must be limited to less than 1.5oC compared with pre-industrial levels. (bvsalud.org)
  • This is the second event in a series aimed to explore and expand landscape architecture's role regarding climate change impacts occurring in urban and natural systems across the Great Lakes Region. (oala.ca)
  • Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Under2 Coalition of states and regions today released a handbook detailing five transformative actions regional governments can take to limit the effects of climate change while bringing other beneficial impacts to society. (rmi.org)
  • Reiterating the disastrous effects of climate disasters that impact nearly 200 million people every year, particularly severe on the urban poor, the WUC calls for urgent climate action and invite organizations to join their plea in recognizing the global climate emergency, proposing key actions and principles to deliver The City We Need. (fiabci.org)
  • In the White Mountain National Forest, AMC's Murray has been leading research on the effects of climate change in Pinkham Notch and on Mount Washington's summit. (outdoors.org)
  • The impact of climate change on skin disease is "an incredibly important part of our conversation as dermatologists because many cutaneous diseases are climate sensitive and we're often seeing the effects of climate change every day in our clinical practices," Parker said. (medscape.com)
  • When displacement cannot be avoided , advance planning, technical support, and adequate resources to build capacity in the most-affected countries can reduce loss and damage when people have to flee or relocate from the adverse effects of climate change by helping them find durable solutions to their displacement that respect their human rights and offer safe, secure land rights. (refugeesinternational.org)
  • The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has recommended that warming be limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels to prevent the irreversible effects of climate change. (ontarionature.org)
  • Join ecologists Brett Amy Thelen and Karen Seaver for an afternoon of salamander monitoring at the Harris Center's long-term study plots - part of SPARCnet, a national research effort aimed at understanding the effects of climate change on red-backed salamanders. (harriscenter.org)
  • The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently released a report that highlights the fact that as long as this warming pattern continues, Europe will continue to experience extreme heat waves, destructive wildfires, devastating floods, and other negative effects of climate change. (eurasiareview.com)
  • But with rising seas, those areas will soon be vulnerable to the waters again, and it will take generations of continued ingenuity to shield those areas from the effects of climate change. (wbur.org)
  • The African Union Commission is calling for urgent action to mitigate the detrimental effects of Climate Change on African economies. (co.ke)
  • Urgent action is crucial to mitigate the detrimental effects of climate change on the African economic growth," he said. (co.ke)
  • The theme for 2023 focuses on the partnerships among landscape architects, academics, and communities that are critical for more resilient cities and coastal regions. (oala.ca)
  • Remaining structural barriers need to be addressed - producers - especially small-scale women farmers - must have access to financial products and services that are tailored to their needs to allow them to become more climate-resilient and transition to sustainable agriculture. (fairtrade.net)
  • The joint statement makes clear that to achieve a genuine transformation, global leaders urgently need to look at the bigger picture and concrete ways to support smallholders, small businesses and artisans to shift towards climate resilient practices . (fairtrade.net)
  • Thanks to the 'Making Cities Sustainable and Resilient' initiative, a new DRR action plan was developed in La Isla to establish a clear picture of zoning in the city, which helps regulate where people can build and where to invest in drainage infrastructure. (undrr.org)
  • Farms will be made more climate resilient and coastal settlements will be fortified against rising sea levels. (eco-business.com)
  • How can we make this city, this region more resilient? (grist.org)
  • Starting with the Hackensack River Corridor Development Project, the NNJCF will work with local, county, and state officials and agencies to accelerate the critical work of building a more resilient region. (paramuspost.com)
  • Opportunity: Call for concepts - From knowledge to climate-resilient action in African countries CDKN is pleased to announce a call for concept notes under the programme's new five-year phase. (cdkn.org)
  • The 'knowledge-to-action' call will provide grants to projects led by African organisations that mobilise Indigenous and local knowledge to support locally-led and inclusive climate-resilient action in Africa. (cdkn.org)
  • Elevating the role of water resilience in food system dialogues Ensuring resilient food systems and sustainable healthy diets for all requires much higher water use, however, water resources are finite, geographically dispersed and volatile under climate change. (cdkn.org)
  • Local voices from the global South: Community action at the centre of resilient water solutions The UN 2023 Water Conference took place from 22-24 March 2023 in New York and online. (cdkn.org)
  • Implementing the actions will also allow the Centre Region to remain a resilient, healthy community for current residents and for future generations. (cakex.org)
  • We Mean Business supports the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action, which strengthens collaboration between Parties and non-Party stakeholders, recognizing that everyone has a role to play in building a resilient low-carbon economy. (wemeanbusinesscoalition.org)
  • The NY Upstate, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois Chapters of ASLA are collaborating on this continuing education opportunity and are pleased to announce the Call for Presentations for the 2023 Great Lakes Region Climate Action Seminar. (oala.ca)
  • 9 November 2023 - The Fair Trade Movement today calls on governments, businesses and world leaders to scale up joint efforts and take bold, immediate, meaningful and inclusive climate action before it is too late. (fairtrade.net)
  • These stories will be collaboratively developed and featured in a publication to be launched at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in November 2023. (cdkn.org)
  • While pointing out the widening financial gaps, Faki, said it was time for Africa to spoke in one voice to push the African agenda on climate change initiatives during the upcoming 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to take place from November 30 to December 12, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (co.ke)
  • From 9 to 12 October 2023, WHO Member States in the Eastern Mediterranean Region came together at the Organization's regional office in Cairo, Egypt, for the 70th Session of its main regional governing body, the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean. (who.int)
  • It looks particularly at economic development, air quality, public health, equity and resilience to provide a model for how regional governments around the world can implement similar actions in their own areas. (rmi.org)
  • In this interview, researcher Lucia Alexandra Popartan explains how 'just resilience' needs to go hand-in-hand with climate change adaptation. (eurocities.eu)
  • Prajkta shares how important it is to preserve these local resilience practices to effectively combat climate change. (cdkn.org)
  • Businesses stand behind the multilateral consensus to reduce emissions and build climate resilience, and are accelerating the deployment of innovative, inclusive and ambitious climate solutions that drive growth and competitiveness. (wemeanbusinesscoalition.org)
  • Learn about clean energy and sustainability programs taking place in the Monadnock Region and how you can get involved in climate work at the local and state levels. (harriscenter.org)
  • In this four-part series with the Monadnock Sustainability Hub, learn about climate action, clean energy, and sustainability initiatives that are underway locally, and what more can be done. (harriscenter.org)
  • ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability is the leading nonprofit membership association devoted to local governments engaged in sustainability, climate protection, and clean energy initiatives. (cakex.org)
  • It addresses the COVID-19 pandemic in conjunction with the climate crisis, adopting 'green' recovery plans and measures to help people to adapt and survive to both crises affecting health, wellbeing and livelihoods, particularly for vulnerable populations. (fiabci.org)
  • A multi-dimensional approach is essential to fully understand, prevent and cope with the consequences of the climate crisis we're facing. (fairtrade.net)
  • 13th November 2019, London - Commenting on today's pledges by the leaders of the Conservative Party and Scottish National Party to tackle the climate crisis, Global Witness is calling on all UK political parties to show real action on climate change, particularly as the next Government will host the 2020 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). (globalwitness.org)
  • The conference raised awareness of the global water crisis, while deciding on concerted action to achieve internationally agreed water-related goals and targets. (cdkn.org)
  • While highlighting the devastating consequences, the AUC boss regretted that Africa continues to suffer disproportionately from climate change citing the reduction of agricultural productivity by 34pc since 1961 and an unfolding humanitarian crisis triggered by unpredictable weather patterns. (co.ke)
  • The Alliance is a national network of health and public health practitioners dedicated to addressing the threat of climate change as a human and health crisis. (usclimateandhealthalliance.org)
  • Facing a serious climate crisis, Tsinghua has promoted the initiative of the International Joint Mission on Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality. (chinadaily.com.cn)
  • In all, it is come through grants not loans, and be urgently scaled estimated that the climate crisis has destroyed a fth of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the countries most up before the current review period of 2025. (bvsalud.org)
  • The press conference today is on COVID updates with a special focus on the linkages between the climate and the COVID-19 crisis and the role of youth in the response ahead of Earth Day, which is 22nd April, and the first Global Youth Summit organised as part of the global youth mobilisation, which is 23rd to 25th April. (bvsalud.org)
  • The pandemic will recede but we will still be left with all the other challenges that we had before including the climate crisis. (bvsalud.org)
  • The 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act created the strongest economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions limits in the United States. (rmi.org)
  • Young activists call for swift action on climate change during the 2019 Climate Strike in Boston. (outdoors.org)
  • In addition, according to a 2019 report , the United States is the top contributor to health care's global climate footprint, contributing 27% of health care's global emissions, Parker noted. (medscape.com)
  • The 2019 law calls for a 40 percent reduction in economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. (rbj.net)
  • The initiative is part of the call to action for a radically different Europe based on the Report of the Independent Commission for Sustainable Equality and follows the Appeal launched by the two groups in February 2019 " No Places and No People Left Behind . (euractiv.com)
  • Without a clear, stable policy framework and shared goals to work towards, responding to climate change will be harder and more expensive for all countries. (igcc.org.au)
  • The policy, launched in August 2020, calls for 25% of all new vehicles to be battery operated by 2024 to address the fact that 30% of particulate matter in Delhi is emitted from tailpipes. (rmi.org)
  • Firstly, you can apply for several calls for proposals which are already open as well as other funding opportunities such as Horizon 2020 , COSME , InnovFin and EFSI . (aer.eu)
  • At Doha, where the beginnings of a post 2020 agreement are being sown, it is important to keep up the momentum for climate action as an integral part of business strategy and country planning. (iccwbo.org)
  • Encourage the Parties to return to the original strategic intent of the Marrakech Partnership by emphasizing pre-2020 action and the generation of specific policy recommendations to spur ambition. (wemeanbusinesscoalition.org)
  • At the same time, the report also highlights that governments of six major states and regions have already met or exceeded their 2020 targets, four years ahead of schedule, including: Scotland, Catalonia, Lombardy, Carinthia, Connecticut, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. (pmmag.com)
  • Roseanna Cunningham MSP, secretary for environment, climate, and land reform for the Scottish government, said: "I am pleased to say that Scotland has achieved it emissions reduction target of 42% by 2020 six years early with emissions down by 45.8% between 1990 and 2014. (pmmag.com)
  • Indeed, there has been a marked decline from the findings of a previous Region-wide study conducted in 2020, with setbacks across many indicators on health, health risks and determinants, and access to services. (who.int)
  • We're already seeing the impacts of many of these changes, and if nothing is done to mitigate climate change, the effects on outdoor recreation, wildlife, the economy, agriculture, and our ways of life are projected to be altered dramatically. (outdoors.org)
  • In the fight to mitigate global warming and adapt to climate change, European cities are leading the way: 64% of Eurocities members have already committed to becoming climate neutral by 2050. (eurocities.eu)
  • The report shows that states and regions across the world are currently on the right trajectory to mitigate the impacts of climate change in the immediate future. (pmmag.com)
  • The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), comprising countries most at risk from typhoons, droughts and sea-level rise, wants a dedicated fund to help poorer nations manage climate disasters as and when they happen. (eco-business.com)
  • Now, supported by the Egyptian hosts and on the back of climate-fuelled disasters, AOSIS and other developing countries are renewing calls for negotiations on a loss and damage fund to be on the COP27 agenda. (eco-business.com)
  • To meet this critical challenge, the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) calls on leaders and residents to develop regional plans for coordinated, collaborative action to optimize our communities' responses to potential climate disasters. (paramuspost.com)
  • With seasonal variations and catastrophic natural disasters becoming more intense and frequent, climate change threatens the health, safety, and overall well-being of communities across the globe. (cakex.org)
  • People move in a variety of ways in the context of disasters and climate change. (lu.se)
  • The 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP27) is being held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt from 06 to 18 November 2022. (pina.com.fj)
  • RIDGEWOOD, NJ, November 17, 2022 - Valley Health System has joined over 800 U.S. hospitals and thousands of other organizations across the country in signing the Health Care Sector Climate Pledge. (paramuspost.com)
  • On 28 April 2022, the European Commission (EC) announced the 100 EU cities that will participate in the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030, the so-called Cities Mission. (or.jp)
  • By Pita Ligaiula at COP28 in Dubai, UAE Palau's climate change negotiator and Chair of Pacific Small Island Developing States(PSIDS), Xavier Matsutaro has emphasised. (pina.com.fj)
  • With less than a month until the UN COP28 climate change conference in the United Arab Emirates, Fairtrade International, the Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO) and the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) jointly demand that financial pledges to support countries and communities most exposed to climate risks are met. (fairtrade.net)
  • Fairtrade International, the FTAO and WFTO will be at COP28 to support producers, farmers and workers in their fight for climate justice. (fairtrade.net)
  • Disclosure helps governments to better understand the risks and opportunities of climate change and benchmark their climate action and ambition. (theclimategroup.org)
  • The Technical Examination Processes (TEPs), which the Partnership enables, have been less successful at addressing domestic policies that undermine ambition and proposing high-impact policy levers to accelerate climate action, and now require reengagement. (wemeanbusinesscoalition.org)
  • The report provides valuable insights to support national governments heading into the '2018 facilitative dialogue', aimed at raising ambition in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and shows how many disclosing states and regions are ahead of schedule. (pmmag.com)
  • The Compact of State and Regions urges governments to step up their long-term ambition to match the required rate of decarbonization and complement their goals with deep de-carbonization pathways. (pmmag.com)
  • These are the so-called Nationally Determined Contributions, or NDCs, under the Paris Agreement. (water-energy-food.org)
  • We call on all Parties to do the same, and to implement their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) with sound policies. (wemeanbusinesscoalition.org)
  • CDKN at CBA17 The 17th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA17), hosted by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), will take place from 22-25 May in Bangkok, Thailand. (cdkn.org)
  • New financing mechanisms are needed to deal with rising climate risks in the coming years, while existing pledges are not yet fulfilled. (eco-business.com)
  • Therefore, in addition to efforts aimed at reducing GHG, addressing the risks posed by global climate change requires targeted actions to adapt to its effects. (eurasiareview.com)
  • The region is more susceptible to heat-related risks as a result of the interaction between climate change, urbanization, and an aging population, and this vulnerability will only get worse in the future. (eurasiareview.com)
  • National planning assists in determining the actions that should be taken in the upcoming weeks, months, and years to prevent, detect, and respond to risks and threats. (who.int)
  • A Swedish climate startup says it didn't exploit Greta Thunberg. (politico.eu)
  • A Swedish climate startup admitted to using teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg to attract investments without her knowledge. (politico.eu)
  • Today's press conference will include three special guests and I'm happy to welcome Greta Thunberg, Climate and Environmental Activist, Elahi Rawshan from Bangladesh, volunteer in the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society, supporting young people in Bangladesh, and Daisy Moran from the USA, Global Youth Mobilisation Youth Board Member and World YMCA Representative. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ahead of this meeting, we--as health journal editors from across the continent--call for urgent action to ensure it is the COP that nally delivers climate justice for Africa and vulnerable countries. (bvsalud.org)
  • It incorporates cultural heritage, indigenous and traditional practices and techniques, as well as community-based solutions, in climate change mitigation and adaptation planning and strategies. (fiabci.org)
  • What is new in LIFE Calls 2017? (aer.eu)
  • The 2017 Report assesses progress in the global response to climate change and associated health impacts across 40 unique indicators and five thematic indicator groups. (usclimateandhealthalliance.org)
  • Progress against malaria has stalled in these high-burden African countries since 2017 due to factors including humanitarian crises, low access to and insufficient quality of health services, climate change, gender-related barriers, biological threats such as insecticide and drug resistance and global economic crises. (who.int)
  • Provide resources to help implement the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage's (WIM) Task Force on Displacement's recommendations to strengthen support for countries most vulnerable to climate change, and support continued implementation of the TFD workplan . (refugeesinternational.org)
  • The Foundation urgently recommends the rapid implementation of local and regional climate mitigation and resiliency planning. (paramuspost.com)
  • However, these conditions will occur more frequently as the planet warms over time, which calls for long-term planning that includes the implementation of sustainable agricultural models and efficient water management policies. (eurasiareview.com)
  • CDKN is working to better understand how knowledge and evidence on climate change can inform and translate into policy and implementation. (cdkn.org)
  • It is also a call to action to governmental entities, residents, businesses, and community organizations to take an active part in the implementation of the Plan to support our community transition to a low carbon future, prepare for the impacts of climate change, and create a healthier and more prosperous community. (cakex.org)
  • The implementation of 65% of the SDGs relies upon cities and regions. (euractiv.com)
  • The Regional Committee for Africa underscored the need for technical and financial support for the implementation of national action plans, as well as for multisectoral collaboration in preparing for and responding to outbreaks and emergencies. (who.int)
  • With that aim in mind, participants were presented with 2 major new publications: an analysis of progress towards the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Region (1) and a report on the implementation of WHO's regional vision during my term (2). (who.int)
  • The report on the implementation of that vision, which I presented to the Regional Committee, includes numerous examples of achievements and innovations from every country and territory of the Region and across a huge range of public health programmes and initiatives, proving that success is possible in a wide range of settings. (who.int)
  • Report to the Regional Committee on the progress achieved in the implementation of the regional framework for action on climate change and health at its sixty-sixth and sixty-eighth sessions. (who.int)
  • Institute a coordination modality for the health and climate focal point entity to steer the development and implementation of the public health response to climate change. (who.int)
  • Refugees and other previously displaced people are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of the climate emergency, as are ocean and ocean dependent communities. (refugeesinternational.org)
  • The most climate-vulnerable countries already suffer disproportionately for a climate catastrophe which is not of their making. (fairtrade.net)
  • Workers, particularly outdoor workers, are among the populations most disproportionately affected by climate-related hazards. (cdc.gov)
  • In hosting COP31, Australia and Pacific countries would profile the impact of climate change on the region, accelerate global action and harness the economic opportunities from the clean energy transition", Minister Conroy said. (pina.com.fj)
  • Investors are disappointed at the recent announcement by the Trump Administration to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, and call on the Government to stand by their commitment to tackling climate change. (igcc.org.au)
  • The Paris Agreement is key to providing the long term policy signals that investors need to best tackle climate change. (igcc.org.au)
  • We call on governments to stand by the commitments they made under the Paris Agreement to unlock the investment needed to move to a net zero emissions global economy", said Emma Herd, Chief Executive Officer of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). (igcc.org.au)
  • Similarly, northern regions of Europe will experience floods and fires even in the most optimistic scenarios, where warming is kept within the lower limits of the Paris Agreement of 1.5 or 2 degrees above the preindustrial global average. (eurasiareview.com)
  • The We Mean Business coalition reaffirms our commitment to the Paris Agreement, which sets a new international standard for business and government action. (wemeanbusinesscoalition.org)
  • Together, our collective climate leadership will achieve the scale of transformation the Paris Agreement envisions. (wemeanbusinesscoalition.org)
  • LONDON ― The Compact of States and Regions today reveals, in its annual report , that the vision set out in the Paris Agreement is within reach. (pmmag.com)
  • Damian Ryan, the acting CEO of The Climate Group said: "The high level of action that we have seen from state, provincial and regional governments over the past two years has taken place against the remarkable backdrop of the signing and ratification of the landmark Paris Agreement. (pmmag.com)
  • A variety of activities including presentations, panels and high-level dialogues and launches of new initiatives relating to action on climate will take place during the day, focused on international aspects of the energy and climate debate. (iccwbo.org)
  • The future of the Gulf Coast and the nation depends on strong, swift and decisive national leadership on climate change," said Derrick Evans, Executive Director of Turkey Creek Community Initiatives. (healthygulf.org)
  • The stories in the guide are exciting because they illustrate how governments are addressing very immediate problems while also leading the way on climate change solutions," said Jacob Corvidae, RMI principal and co-author of the guide. (rmi.org)
  • There is so much that can be achieved for society as a whole when governments take a comprehensive approach to making their communities more climate-friendly. (rmi.org)
  • Since the first Annual Disclosure report in 2015, the number of disclosing states and regions has grown substantially - from 44 governments to 120. (theclimategroup.org)
  • This year 65% of disclosing governments are from the Under2 Coalition, whose members are states and regions committed to keeping global temperature rises to well below 2°C. We encourage all ambitious states and regions to join the Under2 Coalition and to disclose their climate targets and actions through CDP's Disclosure Platform. (theclimategroup.org)
  • Over the past four years, she has been engaged in activities and policy dialogue on resource efficiency and climate change with governments, private sector, civil society and donors in the Arab region. (water-energy-food.org)
  • How do you evaluate the regional governments' responses to the climate security issues within hard security? (water-energy-food.org)
  • So governments have serious plans for climate action. (water-energy-food.org)
  • This Plan is about how our local governments can play an essential role in preparing our community for the changing climate and be leaders in building a low-carbon community of the future. (cakex.org)
  • Patricia Espinosa, executive secretary of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, said in the report's foreword: "The report is powerful evidence how these governments continue to go the extra mile in bold climate policies and action. (pmmag.com)
  • The number of governments taking part has increased by 41% this year, reaching a total of 62 states, provinces and regions by the time of COP22 in Marrakech. (pmmag.com)
  • Dr Alice Ekwu, commissioner for climate change and forestry, Cross River State, Nigeria, said: "The Compact of States and Regions provides the much needed platform for state and regional governments to share their success and challenges in one common pursuit to commit to GHG emission reductions and make the world a better and more prosperous place. (pmmag.com)
  • Given the importance of cities, both the EU and Japan are supporting local governments' efforts to raise their ambitions and promote local climate actions to achieve zero carbon emission goals by 2050. (or.jp)
  • Last year WHO published our manifesto for a healthy and green recovery, calling on all governments to protect nature, support clean energy sources, develop sustainable food systems and healthier cities and reduce polluting activities. (bvsalud.org)
  • Not only does this increase the impact of individual efforts, but it shows the value of sustainable, climate-friendly choices in all areas of our everyday lives. (rmi.org)
  • What specific role and impact has landscape architecture had on regional climate plans? (oala.ca)
  • In fact, the impact on skin disease needs to be explored much further through more robust research funding, so that dermatology can better understand not only the incidence and severity of climate-induced changes in skin diseases - including and beyond atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis - but also the mechanisms and pathophysiology involved, she said. (medscape.com)
  • To create meaningful and lasting impact, climate justice must be the foundation of all climate action, but the window of opportunity is rapidly narrowing and must be seized now," says Charlotte Vernier, the FTAO Senior Coordinator and lead on Climate Change and Deforestation. (fairtrade.net)
  • Plenary sessions give the opportunity for CoR Members (or Alternates) to voice their opinions on EU law that may have an impact on regions and cities in the 27 EU countries. (europa.eu)
  • It turned out to be a revealing excursion in many ways as the participants learnt about the impact of climate change, then helped out as photography models. (abc.net.au)
  • Nearly 90% have also adopted a climate adaptation strategy to adjust to the impact of climate change and protect their citizens. (eurocities.eu)
  • Condensation trails, or contrails, are still the subject of research to gain better insight into their formation and their impact on climate change. (aviationweek.com)
  • World Vision decided to engage youth from the coastal region in taking urgent actions to combat climate change and its impact on their community, through the SAUTI Youth Project. (wvi.org)
  • You spent four years living and working in the MENA region, how will climate change impact regional security? (water-energy-food.org)
  • Given the calculations of the Max Planck Institute in 2016 that the hottest days in the region now will be the coolest by the end of the century, I think the impact of climate change on security in the region will be serious. (water-energy-food.org)
  • The survey is available until May 12 and is the first public engagement element of the regional collective impact initiative, a framework designed to address complex problems such as climate change. (rbj.net)
  • Information on the impact of climate change can be found on the accelerator's website . (rbj.net)
  • We will work together to ensure that this commitment is translated into action and impact," said Hon Manaouda Malachie, Minister for Health of Cameroon. (who.int)
  • The scale and impact of emergencies have been unprecedented and have escalated in the past 5 years: the number of people requiring humanitarian assistance in the Region increased from 63 million in 2018 to 140 million as at September this year (3). (who.int)
  • Saying that the U.S. is "falling behind" in the global clean energy race, the letter calls for forceful leadership to achieve legislation that will unleash innovation, drive economic growth, boost energy independence and decrease our carbon emissions. (nwf.org)
  • Likewise making strong commitments at home whilst continuing to fund fossil fuel projects abroad is not climate leadership. (globalwitness.org)
  • The Climate Solutions Accelerator will help create a response to requirements of the New York state Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). (rbj.net)
  • Effective meeting minutes may be used to: (1) review past activities and actions, (2) document issues and concerns already addressed, (3) measure group productivity and participation, (4) gauge leadership within a group, (5) identify individual efforts, and (6) acquire an overall insight into the group. (cdc.gov)
  • As the facilitators for local stakeholders and citizens, their leading role and the tools they have to ensure a broad societal engagement in the transition towards a climate-neutral society are essential. (eurocities.eu)
  • With adaptation finance flows running at five to 10 times below the estimated needs , prioritising actions that both reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and help communities adapt is becoming more urgent than ever. (fairtrade.net)
  • Addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions requires action from all sides, he said. (chinadaily.com.cn)
  • Join us for a talk put together by New Hampshire Healthcare Workers for Climate Action, a grassroots, non-partisan coalition of healthcare workers. (harriscenter.org)
  • Executive Director, Alliance for Affordable EnergyRaleigh Hoke, 504-525-1528, ext. 204 or 573-795-1916, Communications Director, Gulf Restoration NetworkGulf Coalition Calls for Strong Action on Climate ChangeEncourages Congressional Delegation to Cease its OppositionUS Gulf Coast: President Obama's announcement on climate change is getting strong support from a coalition of Gulf Coast organizations and individuals relieved that the President is finally taking strong action. (healthygulf.org)
  • Monitoring is a pivotal aspect of any city's adaptation strategy, including analysis is invaluable for infrastructure planning, preventive action against natural hazards, and resource allocation. (eurocities.eu)
  • In particular, extreme weather events and climate-related hazards will become more frequent and intense in regions across Europe. (eurasiareview.com)
  • These actions can be identified through comprehensive tools such as all-hazards National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS), disease-specific plans, contingency plans, and other sources. (who.int)
  • However, scientific research and control actions to comprehensively address these hazards are notably absent. (cdc.gov)
  • Assure work areas are inspected for hazards and take corrective actions to eliminate the identified hazards before and during operation of an aerial lift. (cdc.gov)
  • It generates revenue, including from advertising, while the foundation "guarantees the organization's focus and long-term commitment to fighting climate change. (politico.eu)
  • It's clear that the commitment of states and regions to climate transparency continues to grow. (theclimategroup.org)
  • Throughout the day, business will demonstrate its commitment to low-carbon economic growth, provide business perspectives on diverse on-going activities around decarbonization and discuss the opportunities and challenges for scaling-up actions. (iccwbo.org)
  • The development of Centre Region Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) demonstrates further commitment to meet our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets and prepare our community to adapt to the changing climate. (cakex.org)
  • The International Joint Mission on Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality was officially launched at Tsinghua University on Tuesday, demonstrating its commitment to environmental protection. (chinadaily.com.cn)
  • It assesses the state of the atmosphere, land, water and biodiversity and has identified priorities for action. (uarctic.org)
  • Initiate negotiations on a new, higher collective quantified goal for 2025 onwards , "taking into account the needs and priorities of developing countries" as mandated in the Paris Urgently Provide Affected and Vulnerable Countries with Expertise, Tools and Financing for Climate Change 3 Agreement (Decision 1/CP.21, para. (refugeesinternational.org)
  • After the introduction of the Climate Action Policy Priorities and the responsibilities of EASME, funding opportunities for traditional projects were explained. (aer.eu)
  • The Call outlines critical priorities to advance climate action for health and health action for climate in California. (usclimateandhealthalliance.org)
  • Opportunity: IPBES call for contributions on Indigenous and local knowledge The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has launched a call inviting Indigenous and local communities from around the world to support three new biodiversity assessments. (cdkn.org)
  • Qiu emphasized that a world-class university should have a world-class mission, play a leading role in addressing climate change and make contributions with hard-core technologies. (chinadaily.com.cn)
  • Cities commit to creating more sustainable and inclusive cultural policies and practices by signing the Eurocities Lille Call to Action. (eurocities.eu)
  • The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) will once again hold the Global Business Day, the premier business event at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. (iccwbo.org)
  • The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament together with the PES Group in the Committee of the Regions are launching a new initiative aimed at creating a network of progressive cities and regions promoting sustainable development and a just transition for all. (euractiv.com)
  • This transformation is necessary if countries are serious about tackling climate change in a proactive and concerted manner. (uarctic.org)
  • In 2018, a record 120 states and regions from 32 countries have disclosed their climate action and targets. (theclimategroup.org)
  • The Pacific Community (SPC), as a Regional Pacific NDC Hub partner and as an answer to Pacific countries needs, faciliated a training workshop to enhance climate action in the region (24-26 February). (spc.int)
  • Egypt is one of over 50 developing countries that have pegged their climate ambitions to external funds. (eco-business.com)
  • Negotiators from developing countries will have a chance to make their requests in person next week in Egypt, at the global climate summit COP27 . (eco-business.com)
  • This year, as representatives from nearly 200 countries and countries meet in Sharm El-Sheikh, a coastal resort along the Red Sea, the attention is expected to shift to the funds needed for the poorer regions of the world to survive in a too-warm world. (eco-business.com)
  • Such events are fuelling calls for "loss and damage" reparations, the idea being that developing countries should receive more help in managing climate events that they are largely not responsible for. (eco-business.com)
  • Expand Countries & regions menu. (globalwitness.org)
  • The American people generally think that climate change is going to hurt plants and animals, or other people in poor, distant countries. (grist.org)
  • Trade liberalization is essential in the diffusion and deployment of greener and climate-friendly technologies, particularly to developing countries. (iccwbo.org)
  • Finance is a crucial enabler for implementing action on a green economy transition in the Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA) countries 1 . (oecd-ilibrary.org)
  • All countries in the Arab region have climate action plans. (water-energy-food.org)
  • Perhaps in some countries, it would help coordination within government if climate change and climate-related scarcity such as water would be proclaimed a matter of national security. (water-energy-food.org)
  • The EU mission selected 100 smart and carbon-neutral cities in European regions and 12 cities from associated countries. (or.jp)
  • Yaoundé - Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria committed today to accelerated action to end deaths from the disease. (who.int)
  • Unfortunately, the main conclusion of the SDGs analysis was not positive: while there were significant variations among countries of the Region as regards both the current health situation and progress rates, overall, EMR countries were not on course to meet many of the health-related SDGs by the target year of 2030. (who.int)
  • This result was anticipated considering the severe disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the economic issues and ongoing complex emergencies faced by half the countries in the Region. (who.int)
  • We're calling for the original manufacturers of MRNA vaccines to contribute their technology and know-how and for manufacturers in low and middle-income countries to express interest in receiving that technology. (bvsalud.org)
  • The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was established in 1992 and almost all countries have ratified the convention. (lu.se)
  • While climate is clearly changing in the mountains, some weather variables, like snowfall, are more difficult to characterize-strong winds near the summit create drifts, for example. (outdoors.org)
  • Speaking Tuesday at the Africa Climate Summit that entered the second day in Nairobi Kenya, the African Union Commission chair Moussa Faki, warned that Africa is warming faster than the rest of the world on average. (co.ke)
  • 7. The City We Need adopts climate-proof planning , sets emissions reductions targets and strategies to reduce these emissions along with innovative urban design and mobility plans. (fiabci.org)
  • Any emissions scenario that exceeds this cap would result in significantly more climate change and the consequences that come with it. (eurasiareview.com)
  • This plan builds upon existing policies and programs with 82 actions to be taken by the community and local government which will result in a 45% reduction of community-wide GHG emissions by 2030. (cakex.org)
  • It is particularly heartening to see that some states and regions are already targeting net zero emissions. (pmmag.com)
  • The EU-Japan 100 Cities Event on Climate Action" contributed to the discussion on how the EU and Japan could enhance cooperation at city level in order to meet the shared goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. (or.jp)
  • In this community science initiative, backcountry adventurers record snow depth in a smartphone app, which helps scientists fill in gaps in their data, improve their climate models, and better understand how winters are changing. (outdoors.org)
  • He called on all parties to take urgent and more effective action to implement the goals that have already been achieved and looked forward to fruitful results from the initiative. (chinadaily.com.cn)
  • The Compact, which is a collaborative initiative between The Climate Group and CDP, has grown significantly since it was launched in 2014. (pmmag.com)
  • Representatives from the EU and Japan to introduce their initiative to support local leading actions towards the carbon neutral goals and roll out the lessons of leading cities. (or.jp)
  • CDC's Climate and Health Program funds 16 states and two cities through the Climate Ready States and Cities Initiative . (cdc.gov)
  • Through this initiative, CDC helps states and cities partner with local and national climate scientists to understand potential climate changes in their areas, including extreme heat. (cdc.gov)
  • The Investor Group on Climate Change (ABN 15 519 534 459), established in 2005, is a Company Limited by Guarantee with a non-executive board under the Australian Corporations Act and is registered under the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) It is governed by a board comprised of representatives of full and associate members. (igcc.org.au)
  • The Australian Government is pleased to provide this support to the Pacific family to strengthen capacity to engage in international processes, critical to the fight against climate change," said Australia's Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy. (pina.com.fj)
  • Canberra environmentalist and economist Tory Bridges said she would do whatever it took to get people thinking about climate change. (abc.net.au)
  • We have made huge strides navigating the world towards progress on the global climate change negotiations stage," said Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment (SPREP). (pina.com.fj)
  • In an urgent call to action, UN Under Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director, Achim Steiner, warns that unless the issue of climate change is given global priority, the international community faces some tough challenges ahead. (uarctic.org)
  • It is the first report where all global regions have identified climate change as a major priority. (uarctic.org)
  • The Polar region section was compiled by 10-15 contributors worldwide, encompassing perspectives from a range of geographical regions resulting in a significant consideration of global linkages in terms of environmental change. (uarctic.org)
  • Starting as a high school activist organizing weekly school strikes to protest climate change inaction outside the Swedish parliament last summer, she addressed the COP24 global climate talks last year and world leaders in Davos last month. (politico.eu)
  • An essential concept to broker among dermatologists is that the impacts of climate change extend well beyond skin disease by also placing broad pressure" on infrastructure, the economy, financial markets, global supply chains, food and water insecurity, and more, they wrote, noting the deep inequities of climate change. (medscape.com)
  • While the Global South is most seriously affected , climate change is contributing to displacement around the world, with people forced to flee storms, floods and fires in Australia, Europe, and North America. (refugeesinternational.org)
  • Climate change has become impossible to ignore, and so is the fact that its impacts are unfair and unequal," says Sophie Aujean, Global Advocacy Director at Fairtrade International. (fairtrade.net)
  • The success of COP27 will be judged by the outcome of loss and damage talks, said Sandeep Chamling Rai, senior advisor for global climate adaptation policy at environmental group WWF International. (eco-business.com)
  • Global Witness is calling on all parties in the UK General Election to commit to a managed phase out of fossil fuel extraction in order to meet the 1.5C warming goal we have already signed up to. (globalwitness.org)
  • In a bid to find an effective and immediate way to curb aviation's contribution to global warming, one of the busiest air traffic control centers in Europe is conducting live tests of vertical flight profile-based action to avoid the formation of contrails. (aviationweek.com)
  • The fact that warming in Europe is outpacing the global average indicates that climate change is already a reality and is only getting worse. (eurasiareview.com)
  • The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and CDKN are pleased to announce a call for stories on community-driven and locally-led adaptation. (cdkn.org)
  • CDKN co-hosted a virtual side event with Fundación Avina to bring local voices from the global South to the fore in communicating water solutions to reduce climate change vulnerabilities. (cdkn.org)
  • The Lancet Countdown released a new report assessing global progress on climate change and health. (usclimateandhealthalliance.org)
  • The report builds on the influential work of the 2015 Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change, which concluded that anthropogenic climate change threatens to undermine the last 50 years of gains in public health, and conversely, that a comprehensive response could unlock "the greatest global health opportunity of the 21st century. (usclimateandhealthalliance.org)
  • Three overlapping themes determine global health action: development, security, and public health. (cdc.gov)
  • I remember when I started in Jordan as a Dutch Regional Envoy in 2016¸ a young female engineer working for the Jordanian Ministry of Water said to me: 'Climate change might be some future notion to you, but not for us. (water-energy-food.org)
  • Similarly, the Sahara Desert in North Africa is included in the transition zone of the current climate context between the arid subtropics and the generally moist midlatitudes , which have a climate similar to that of the Pacific Northwest. (eurasiareview.com)
  • Under the Gender Equality in a Low Carbon World (GLOW) programme, experts from Intellecap share progress in reorienting the private sector to women's empowerment in climate-smart agricultural solutions in East Africa. (cdkn.org)
  • Calling all New Hampshire-based climate advocates and energy enthusiasts! (harriscenter.org)
  • On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, flanked by federal and provincial leaders as well as child-care advocates, called it a "historic moment. (ctvnews.ca)
  • Australia and the Pacific are also preparing to bid to co-host the Thirty-First Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP31) in 2026. (pina.com.fj)
  • Our expectation on this agenda item is that COP27 must establish a funding facility under the UNFCCC," Rai said, referring to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. (eco-business.com)
  • The Committee endorsed a new regional framework for action to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) during emergencies because although NCDs cause 66.5% of all deaths annually in the Region, NCD services are often neglected in emergency preparedness and response plans (5). (who.int)
  • The framework will guide Member States in implementing a set of strategic interventions and priority actions to help ensure that people living with NCDs continue to receive the support they need even in the most difficult circumstances. (who.int)
  • The objectives were to present literature that updates the framework and related topics and increases awareness of the role of climate change in occupational safety and health. (cdc.gov)
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of different preparedness actions and interventions is an important step in protecting people from extreme heat. (cdc.gov)
  • Although the region's climate is considered less volatile than other regions and coastlines of the US, the Great Lakes are not exempt from the impacts of climate change. (oala.ca)
  • President Obama's announcement is an important step towards achieving the only real option we have," explained Shana Griffin, Managing Advisor to the Gulf Coast Fund.Despite the region's extreme vulnerability to climate change, Gulf state politicians have largely ignored the problem. (healthygulf.org)
  • All these pledges are contingent on the North African country receiving US$240 billion in climate funding. (eco-business.com)
  • Climate change is already affecting Great Lakes communities through more intense and frequent flooding, increased severity of urban heat island effect with impacts to human health, threatening coastlines, and altering ecosystems and habitats, all in the face of aging infrastructure, shifting economic sectors, and exacerbated inequalities across communities. (oala.ca)
  • A commentary published across four dermatology journals in September urges dermatologists and their medical societies to "engage more meaningfully" on climate change issues, "moving beyond merely discussing skin-related impacts" and toward prioritizing both patient and planetary health. (medscape.com)
  • It was incredibly disappointing for me along with many of my colleagues who advocate for climate action because we realized it was a missed opportunity for dermatology to align with other medical specialties and be on the forefront of leading climate action to protect health. (medscape.com)
  • Climate change is a "threat multiplier for public health, equity, and health systems," the commentary says. (medscape.com)
  • The right climate solutions will help us address many other community issues - housing quality and affordability, health disparities, economic development, access to jobs and services, access to healthy food, and more," Abigail McHugh-Grifa, executive director of the Climate Solutions Accelerator, said in a news release. (rbj.net)
  • On Monday, January 14th over 30 health organizations sent Governor Newsom and other key legislative members the California Call for Action on Climate, Health, and Equity. (usclimateandhealthalliance.org)
  • On November 28 in Washington, D.C., the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE) and ecoAmerica's Climate for Health program announced that five prominent nursing organizations have joined them as signatories of the new Nursing Collaborative on Climate Change and Health. (usclimateandhealthalliance.org)
  • As such, it was an important opportunity to take stock of the public health situation across the Region. (who.int)
  • Integrate the health and climate change policy action plan on health and climate change on health and climate change are and action plan into the national public health developed and integrated with the strategy and policy. (who.int)
  • This entry was posted in Equity , Social determinants and tagged Caribbean Region , Equity in Health , Latin America , Social Determinants of Health , Social inequality , Tuberculosis by Editor Equity/Equidad - CG . (bvsalud.org)
  • The health argument for climate action is crystal-clear. (bvsalud.org)
  • There is growing literature on mental health and health equity issues related to climate change, but much more research is needed. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC also assists states and cities in developing and using models to predict health impacts, to monitor health effects, and to identify the areas that are most vulnerable to these effects to help ensure that communities are prepared for the health challenges associated with climate change. (cdc.gov)
  • In this arid region of Honduras, inedible Calabash trees spot the parched landscape. (fairtrade.net)
  • Climate change and poor water management is pushing the environment from arid to desert with devastating impacts for farmers and rural communities. (fairtrade.net)
  • At yesterday's Earth Day news conference, a reporter asked, "If clean energy & climate legislation is so popular, why hasn't it passed yet? (nwf.org)
  • Donate today to keep our climate news free. (grist.org)
  • Recognizing that Climate Change is one of the planet's greatest challenges, the World Urban Campaign is calling for climate action to vigorously address the destruction of ecosystems and the threat to undo decades of development gains. (fiabci.org)
  • Advance secure land tenure , particularly for women, as a strategy for climate adaptation and mitigation to reduce the threat of climate-induced displacement and enhance agency in communities' decision-making for when and how they migrate. (refugeesinternational.org)
  • They pledged to sustainably and equitably address the threat of malaria in the African region, which accounts for 95% of malaria deaths globally. (who.int)