Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard

Press Release – 12 May 2025 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia/Geneva – Extreme weather and climate change impacts are hitting every single aspect of socio-economic development in Africa and exacerbating hunger, insecurity and displacement, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) State of the Climate in Africa 2024 report. Key messages The year 2024 was the warmest or second-warmest year, depending on the dataset, and the … Continue reading Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard

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Europe

Bosnia and Herzegovina To Boost Energy Security, Jobs with World Bank support

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved on May 1st a EUR 79.90 million loan and a EUR 2.89 million grant to support Bosnia and Herzegovina’s National Energy and Climate Plan, enhance energy independence, foster new job opportunities, and strengthen local economies in former coal regions. The Just Transition in Select Coal Regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina Project will help repurpose post-mining lands … Continue reading Bosnia and Herzegovina To Boost Energy Security, Jobs with World Bank support

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Middle East

UNDP supports Türkiye in strengthening its long-term climate strategies

Training sessions bringing together 590 participants from various sectors have helped raise awareness of Türkiye’s fight against climate change and strengthen collaboration among stakeholders Press Release – May 5, 2025 – Achieving long-term climate goals is only possible through holistic, inclusive, and knowledge -based policy processes. With this understanding, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized a comprehensive series of capacity-building trainings under the Capacity Building … Continue reading UNDP supports Türkiye in strengthening its long-term climate strategies

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Asia

GCA Launches Bangladesh’s First National Compendium on Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience

Dhaka, Bangladesh, 30 April 2025 – The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), in collaboration with IUCN Bangladesh, today launched the country’s first Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) Compendium for Urban Resilience at a high-level event in Dhaka. The Compendium developed with support from the UK Government highlights 20 scalable, context-specific NbS interventions designed to guide policymakers, urban planners, and financial institutions in embedding nature-based approaches into infrastructure development and … Continue reading GCA Launches Bangladesh’s First National Compendium on Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience

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Europe

Greenpeace comment on Joint Leaders Session on Climate and Just Transition

New York – In response to the UN Secretary General’s remarks following a meeting jointly convened by the Secretary-General, António Guterres and President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as part of their joint mobilization strategy leading up to the COP30 UN Climate Conference. Tracy Carty, Global Climate Politics Expert, Greenpeace International said: “Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the Secretary-General’s message – after meeting with leaders from … Continue reading Greenpeace comment on Joint Leaders Session on Climate and Just Transition

Impact Newswire02/05/202502/05/2025

Europe

UNDP joins Global Network to help countries cope with climate change impacts

UNDP’s membership in the Santiago Network will strengthen support for communities facing unavoidable climate change consequences News Release – April 23, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland. 23 April 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is pleased to announce its membership in the Santiago Network, a global initiative that connects technical experts and organizations dedicated to helping vulnerable countries and communities confront the irreversible impacts of … Continue reading UNDP joins Global Network to help countries cope with climate change impacts

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Europe

Trane Technologies Named to Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders List for 5th Consecutive Year

News Release – Apr 24, 2025 – SWORDS, Ireland -(BUSINESS WIRE)- Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been featured on the Financial Times’ list of Europe’s Climate Leaders for the fifth consecutive year. Compiled in collaboration with market research company Statista, this list highlights European businesses that have achieved the greatest reductions in their emissions intensity between 2018 and 2023. “We are honored to be recognized … Continue reading Trane Technologies Named to Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders List for 5th Consecutive Year

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Global

AI’s Environmental Impact: A Growing Concern

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) brings numerous economic benefits, but a recent study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sheds light on a critical issue: the environmental impact of AI on our climate. As AI technologies continue to proliferate in various sectors, from tech to finance and healthcare, the associated energy consumption raises serious concerns about sustainability. The IMF report projects that AI … Continue reading AI’s Environmental Impact: A Growing Concern

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Europe

High performance materials for green hydrogen production without critical raw materials

Press Release – Brussels, 23rd April 2025 – Achieving Europe’s ambitious climate goals requires a significant shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. With the EU aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030—and up to 95% by 2050—there is an urgent need for scalable, sustainable energy solutions. Green hydrogen offers a versatile and clean alternative to decarbonise energy-intensive sectors. However, its … Continue reading High performance materials for green hydrogen production without critical raw materials

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