‘Sponge cities’ can help protect against flooding. Here’s how
Sponge cities work in tune with nature to quickly soak up heavy rainfall rather than solely relying on grey infrastructure like pipes and pumps.
Drought: What you need to know about this growing global risk
The impacts of drought are wide-ranging, from devastating crops to slowing down the worldwide flow of trade. Here's what to know about this global risk.
3 simple, low‑cost ways to ease South Asia’s water shortage
Percolation pits, groundwater recharge and native tree planting can help reduce South Asia's water shortage problem and raise the water tables.
This landmark in Switzerland is being slowly submerged in plastic
Global leaders have been meeting in Geneva to negotiate the world’s first treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Many of them have walked past this sculpture every day including Inger Anders...
Natural disasters have cost us $162 billion this year. Insurance covered most of it.
Despite rising damage from climate events, the amount of uninsured global losses has dropped to a record low of 38%. But the insurance industry can do more
Why food finance must be on the table in the face of rising climate risks
The Playbook of Financing Solutions for Food Systems Transformation highlights how financial institutions can help finance food system transformation.
Global plastics treaty talks commence, and other nature and climate news
Top nature and climate news: Brazilian law threatens further Amazon deforestation; US could scrap emissions standards.
Carbon capture and storage is at a pivotal moment for decarbonization. Here's why
Carbon capture and storage is forecast to grow fourfold to 2030, and technological advances and government approval will be key to scaling it further.
Extreme wildfires are here to stay – fighting them requires a fundamental and structural shift
As the scale and frequency of wildfires intensify worldwide, more global cooperation is needed to tackle these climate-related disasters at source.
Is this how you can ensure climate justice in the age of AI?
From predicting extreme weather to optimizing energy, climate action increasingly incorporates AI, but it must also be used to enhance climate justice.
Youth perspectives: How intergenerational action speeds up climate progress
The World Economic Forum held its Global Shapers Annual Summit in July. Ahead of COP30, here's how cross-generational partnerships can drive innovative climate solutions.
Extreme heat: What to know about the deadliest climate risk of our time
Extreme heat causes almost half a million deaths annually, dubbed a 'silent killer'. Here's what to know about the significant risks it poses and the solutions available to us.