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The need for early warning systems has risen as natural disasters become more frequent. But how do they help save lives?
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‘Resilience is not a solution’: Filipinos demand climate justice and reparation amid endless cycle of disaster and recovery
Eleven years after Typhoon Yolanda and in the wake of six consecutive tropical storms, Filipinos want more climate accountability from corporates and the government. The intensifying cyclones highlight growing vulnerabilities, they say.
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Policy & Finance
Rare win for Indigenous peoples at COP16 but biodiversity financing remains elusive
Despite funding setbacks, COP16 established an historic Indigenous-led body for biodiversity decisions amid stalled global financing commitments.
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Is it time for China to embrace catastrophe insurance?
24 July 2024
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In Bangladesh, frequent floods leave government playing catch-up
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Counting cyclone losses, Bangladeshis call for more climate action
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Kashmir avalanche: What is the link with climate change?
6 February 2024
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Why is the world's humanitarian aid gap getting bigger?
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