Major UN report warns global warming will hit poorest the hardest
By Imelda V. Abano Increasing warming amplifies the exposure of small islands, low-lying coastal areas and deltas to the risks associated with sea level rise for many human and[…]
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Delaying climate action raises risk and costs of meeting 1.5C goal
The target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century could soon become too economically expensive to justify despite the benefits it could provide,[…]
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A matter of degrees: Why the 1.5C temperature goal matters to vulnerable countries
By Imelda V. Abano For most vulnerable countries, 1.5 degrees warming limit is critical. For countries such as the Philippines and small, low-lying islands in Asia and the Pacific Region,[…]
World’s biggest foundations pledge $4 billion to boost climate action
SAN FRANCISCO, California—As the world struggles to accelerate and scale-up investment and action for both climate mitigation and adaptation, 29 of the world’s biggest foundations announced their commitment with a[…]
Women climate champions to raise ambition for climate action
SAN FRANCISCO, California –While women across all sectors of society are already taking action to build resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change, a group of women climate[…]
Countries, states join global alliance to phase out coal by 2030
By Imelda V. Abano SAN FRANCISCO, California – The fight over coal’s future is going global. At least 46 countries, states, provinces and cities have now joined an international alliance[…]