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This year’s record-breaking typhoon season in the Philippines – which saw six consecutive storm systems hit the country in under a month – was “supercharged” by climate change, according to a rapid attribution study.

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Climate migration is a growing issue driven by disasters and conflict.

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A forced conscription order earlier this year led to an exodus of men, forcing women to take on the role of primary protector in villages. But these women are also vulnerable to rape and violence and mostly remain silent in the face of such threats, according to a local think tank research.

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Indonesia, on the other hand, cautioned at the landmark hearings in The Hague that international human rights law does not yet create obligations to climate protection and any state obligation should only be limited to its own population.

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It is imperative that adaptation measures are implemented now to safeguard against future extreme climate events. By Dr Raksha Pandya-Wood and Dr Azliyana Azhari

Climate change is clearly affecting the Philippines. Whether it can transform a long-held national attribute into successful climate adaptation will determine what the future holds. By Ariel Macaspac Hernandez

The poor and their waste management practices are often condemned for being one of the main reasons behind flooding in the Philippines. Research shows such stereotypes are false and harmful. By Veronica Gregorio

From Greek wildfires to African floods, the costs of extreme weather is making insurance unsustainable. By Ian Duff

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By Clemens Fuest and Maria Waldinger

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By Dr Bernard Njindan Iyke

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The Philippine government has begun the process of relocating more than 200,000 families living along waterways to restore Manila Bay, the main body of water in the capital.

The risks of tidal flooding are worsening across much of Britain—and that is leading to more protective barriers being put in place.

Watch this charming video of how Thai farmer Somsak Sriphumthong got rid of a destructive opium field and helped curb deforestation and downstream flooding with his organic and sustainable coffee farm.

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Despite strenuous efforts by many rich governments, loss and damage due to climate change is evident everywhere; UN environment and climate bodies suggest some ways to deal with it.

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Eyes are on whether the city’s plan to build the world’s “greenest highway” will take off. The Eco-Business Podcast speaks to Marwa Nahlawi from Diamond Developers, the real estate developer behind Dubai's "Sustainable City" brand, which adopts a similar green spine concept.

Asia lags the world in natural catastrophe protection. Part of the problem could be counting extreme weather losses only after they happen, industry insiders tell the Eco-Business podcast.

What's it like co-writing a 3,500 page report on the dangers of climate change with hundreds of scientists worldwide, over Zoom calls during a pandemic? Eco-Business speaks to authors from the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore who were in the thick of the action.

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