Intangible cultural heritage, much of which is threatened by the climate crisis, offers opportunities for learning from climate adaptation practices in the past and increasing resilience in the future.
Tag: climate change
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Roads are the most damaging infrastructure in the Amazon rainforest. Research shows that Indigenous lands are crucial to safeguarding the forest ecosystems and immense carbon stores, acting as a buffer against road expansion, reducing both deforestation and fires.
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Looking at green water, the rainwater available to plants, shows that freshwater’s ability to sustain a stable Earth system is even more threatened than first reported. Explicitly governing green water is necessary.
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As the need for stronger commitments toward the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees grows, the voices and interests of the most vulnerable people and countries are not being given precedence in global climate talks.
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Threats against Iraqi activists, coupled with limited funds and capacity issues, are blocking efforts toward climate adaptation, climate mitigation, and connecting with international donors.
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Disha Sarkar, a climate advocate and a YOUNGO youth delegate at the COP26 climate talks, discusses “ground level” advocacy and promoting the inclusion of youth in global decision-making.
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Noemi Florea has compiled some key data visualizations from 2021 for the Global Observatory that highlight progress on climate change, from expanded research on the global environment to emerging developments for climate adaptation.
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The ways forward are clear. If they are taken, Security Council leadership on addressing climate-related security risks—underpinned by a thematic resolution—is still in prospect.
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90 percent of the world’s 1.8 billion youth live in developing or conflict-affected countries where climate change is a serious “risk multiplier” for peace and sustainable development.
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There are five key elements to watch over the coming year as countries move forward on their climate promises.
