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Restoring the ocean’s health is vital in tackling climate change
ClimateOceans
April 29, 2022

Restoring the ocean’s health is vital in tackling climate change

The ocean contains over 50 times more carbon than the atmosphere and covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface. It absorbs about a quarter of the CO2 we release every year, but can also release it back. This is all part of an ongoing air-sea exchange of CO2, which will determine future climate conditions.

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Source: SDG Action
Nature-based solutions can help cities’ resilience to flooding
Climate
April 22, 2022

Nature-based solutions can help cities’ resilience to flooding

The world is already facing unavoidable climate hazards. Flooding and heavy rainfall will increase with every degree of global warming. 700 million people currently live in regions where rainfall is on the rise. Nature-based solutions can play an important role in dealing with this growing crisis.

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Source: Forbes
Tackling threats to global food security
ClimateFoodHealth
April 15, 2022

Tackling threats to global food security

Between 720 and 811 million people faced hunger in 2020. That’s around one in 10 of the world’s population. COVID-19, climate change and conflict are among the main drivers of global food insecurity. A recent UN report has 6 recommendations for ensuring all have access to healthy food.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Mitigate climate change by promoting natural ecosystems
Climate
April 8, 2022

Mitigate climate change by promoting natural ecosystems

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C by 2100 requires significant reductions in net CO2 emissions. Preserving carbon-rich natural ecosystems by preventing agricultural expansion into them is key, along with restoration of such ecosystems for removing carbon from the atmosphere.

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Source: SDG Action
Temperatures 40C above normal in polar regions
Climate
April 1, 2022

Temperatures 40C above normal in polar regions

Concordia station in Antarctica hit a record temperature of -11.8C on 18 March 2022. More than 40C warmer than seasonal norms. On the same day, the Arctic as a whole was 3.3C warmer than the 1979 to 2000 average. Such temperatures will become more common due to climate change.

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Source: The Guardian
Amazon rainforest approaching tipping point
Climate
March 18, 2022

Amazon rainforest approaching tipping point

Analysis of three decades of satellite data shows alarming trends in the Amazon rainforest’s health. More than 75% of the forest appears to be losing its ability to bounce back from damage caused by droughts, fires and deforestation. Some parts are now emitting more CO2 than can be absorbed.

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Source: BBC