UN report puts developing countries’ climate adaptation bill in the hundreds of billions
UNEP estimates annual adaptation needs could reach $310 billion by 2035 under modelled costs, far above current public finance flows.
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Vietnam’s southern waterways secured US$107 million financing in 2024
The World Bank-backed project targeted freight efficiency, safer navigation and lower transport emissions.
Vietnam’s 2023 recovery credit linked business support and green reform
A US$263.9 million World Bank operation supported tax, childcare, digital services and energy reforms.
Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast
Trudy brought heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast before forecasters expected it to move away.
Southeast Asia haze worsens as fires spread across Indonesia
Wildfires in Indonesia have pushed smoke and air pollution across parts of Southeast Asia.
Fires surge in Brazil’s Amazon as El Niño and climate pressures build
Fire activity rose sharply in Brazil’s Amazonas state during the first half of October.
Wildfire kills four in Indonesia’s Mount Bromo national park
Four people died while fighting a wildfire in East Java’s Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
Indigenous leaders ask UN to address criminal networks in the Amazon
Indigenous representatives called for international action against criminal groups operating in the Amazon.
Climate communicators debate how to describe the scale of environmental risk
Researchers and communicators are reconsidering how climate warnings affect public understanding and engagement.
Flooding across South America leaves communities assessing damage
Flooding in parts of South America damaged homes and disrupted communities.