At the 2025 global climate summit, COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, one decision stood out with major consequences for Africa: ...

The international community's support for adaptation in developing countries has proliferated through numerous complementary funding mechanisms. A range of serious practical issues are emerging, ...

The COP30 logo is seen in front of the central building ahead of the COP30 Brazil Amazonia 2025 on Nov. 3, 2025.Wagner Meier—Getty Images There are plenty of forces trying to slow the transition to ...

With governments around the world falling short on their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the goal of the 2015 Paris agreement to limit the rise in global temperatures is slipping further ...

Why are cities vulnerable to climate change? With more than half of the global population living in urban areas, and up to 79% of all people in developed economies living in cities, the rate and ...

Humans have been adapting to their environments throughout history by developing practices, cultures and livelihoods suited to local conditions – from the Mediterranean siesta to the Vietnamese ...