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Climate change tops future risks as more people feel its effects

Climate change tops future risks as more people feel its effects

More people feel vulnerable to climate risk in Europe than in the United States.

15 October 2024

Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak

Climate Adaptation

Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak

Current policies put us on track for approximately 2.7°C peak warming by 2100.

10 October 2024

COP29: Azerbaijan wants fossil fuels to fund climate adaptation

COP29: Azerbaijan wants fossil fuels to fund climate adaptation

Azerbaijan’s energy agenda for this year's COP has been met with scepticism.

17 September 2024

Zurich creates alliance to accelerate climate resilience

Climate Adaptation

Zurich creates alliance to accelerate climate resilience

Severe storms cost insurers a record US$60 billion last year.

04 September 2024

Report: Listed firms responsible for environmental damages worth 4% of global GDP

Operations & Finance

Report: Listed firms responsible for environmental damages worth 4% of global GDP

More than a quarter of companies generate environmental costs larger than their net income.

30 July 2024

South Africa adopts climate law mandating GHG reduction targets

Policy & Standards

South Africa adopts climate law mandating GHG reduction targets

Sectors covered by the law include agriculture, industry, energy, mining, transportation and forestry.

23 July 2024

Labor dept. proposal seeks to protect workers from extreme heat

Policy & Standards

Labor dept. proposal seeks to protect workers from extreme heat

The move comes amid record-high temperatures: Nearly half of the population of the contiguous United States was under extreme heat alerts this week.

10 July 2024

Critical minerals supply threatened by climate risk – even under low-emissions scenario

climate resilience

Critical minerals supply threatened by climate risk – even under low-emissions scenario

“Even if global carbon emissions rapidly decrease, climate disruption poses a serious and growing threat to the world’s ability to produce essential commodities.”

30 April 2024

Companies urged to act on water risk in supply chains, with billions of dollars under threat

Operations & Finance

Companies urged to act on water risk in supply chains, with billions of dollars under threat

Just half of the 3,163 large companies analysed by CDP currently engage with their supply chains on water issues.

22 March 2024

Climate resilience approaches (and budget considerations) for Chief Sustainability Officers

Climate Adaptation

Climate resilience approaches (and budget considerations) for Chief Sustainability Officers

"If you're not investing in adaptation and resilience, you'll completely derail your mitigation efforts."

06 February 2024