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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

  • [New] Climate change and an accelerated population growth impose a major threat to crop production around the world. Nature
  • [New] Students would not be able to accelerate time to witness rising sea levels in coastal cities like Alexandria, a consequence of greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change, nor could they experience the heat-trapping effect of burning diesel fuel in the atmosphere. MDPI
  • [New] As the world continues to tackle climate change, initiatives like the car club will play an increasingly important role in reducing carbon emissions and building sustainable communities. www.watford.gov.uk
  • [New] To mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change, studies forecast a steady growth in renewable energy generation in Asia, with the share reaching 63% by 2035. Reccessary
  • [New] Climate change disrupts the global economy primarily by health costs from people suffering from heat exposure, work stoppages when it's too hot to work, and economic disruptions cascading through supply chains. ScienceDaily
  • [New] The impact of climate change on international supply chains will cause economies to stagnate over the next four decades. King's College London
  • [New] Heritage neighbourhoods around the world are under threat from universal challenges posed by natural disasters, climate change, population growth and urban expansion. Arabian Gulf Business Insight
  • [New] 90% of the world's corals could be lost even at the target countries committed to reach under the Paris climate agreement. OceanCare
  • [New] Banana farmers across the world need urgent support as climate change and soaring costs threaten their ability to stay in business. Kent Online
  • [New] The increase in the world's population, international travel, climate change, the destruction of animal habitats and an increase in human-animal interactions are major factors contributing to the increased risk of a new pandemic. Lombard Odier
  • [New] With climate change and growing global populations posing increasing threats to food security, the quest for agricultural sustainability and the resilience of crop yields becomes paramount. phys.org
  • [New] With North Korea already focused on reforestation, carbon credits could be a tool for engaging North Korea on climate change while encouraging sustainable change in North Korea in relation to forest preservation. United States Institute of Peace
  • [New] Effectively addressing the evolving threat of climate change, exacerbated by El Nino, requires proactive measures that will determine the long-term sustainability of our planet. ET Edge Insights
  • [New] Australian young people have major concerns about climate change, which is having a significant impact on their lives and could have broader consequences decades into the future. ScienceDaily
  • [New] There are so many other LNG projects with indigenous leadership in B.C. that have the potential to make a significant impact on the future of Indigenous people and help fight climate change. Canadian Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Feat
  • [New] A combination of deforestation and climate change could put most of North America's lizard species at risk for health problems and population decline. The Washington Post
  • [New] America's natural gas and oil industry is working to address the risks of climate change and build a lower-carbon future, while simultaneously meeting the world's growing energy needs. The Guardian
  • [New] In a world grappling with the impacts of climate change, Vanuatu's proactive approach serves as a beacon of hope. ReliefWeb
  • [New] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted a final rule with climate reporting standards that will require publicly traded companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. National Association of Clean Air Agencies
  • [New] Climate change is the biggest risk not just to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia but also to coral reefs around the world. CNN
  • [New] In a recent report, the International Renewable Energy Agency recommended that renewable power capacity will need to increase faster in developing countries to meet their growing needs without pushing global climate targets out of reach. Eos
  • The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has warned against the possibility of a tropical cyclone hitting southern Malawi. Face of Malawi
  • While near - and medium-term challenges, such as geopolitical uncertainties, global indebtedness, uneven economic recovery, climate change, and technological disruptions, may pose risks, India's growth trajectory is expected to remain robust. Analytics Insight

Last updated: 17 March 2024



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