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Despite the agreements made at the recent COP 27 summit, we have to learn to live with the effects of climate change. Climate adaptation will be critical. Google Flood Hub and Internet of Things (IoT) can help with water management and support us to adapt to a changing climate.

Professor Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, mentioned during Davos that 9 of the 16 biophysical systems, or tipping points, that regulate the Earth’s climate are showing signs of instability. There is evidence that four of them are already at risk at 1.5°C.

The UN Convention on Biological Diversity has reached a historic deal to protect the world’s lands and ocean. The agreement includes a commitment to protect 30% of land and water considered important for biodiversity by 2030. Currently, only 17% of terrestrial and 10% of marine areas are protected.

Nature is a vital resource for our health, livelihoods and well-being. In addition, it contributes $44 trillion to the global economy. Nature-based technology solutions can also provide more than one third of the mitigation efforts needed by 2030 to keep climate goals in reach.