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.
Alongside Mexico, the state of Palestine, represented by a team of counsels including Singapore-based international law expert Dr Nilüfer Oral, highlighted often-ignored linkages between inter-state conflict and climate justice.
It may have been a bruising year for sustainability, but there were displays of biodiversity resilience and climate leadership that provided grounds for optimism. 2024 also saw writing that explored ecological themes earn award recognition.