Tag: Climate Chance

AI sustainability
Global

How AI is shaping the future of sustainability

AI is rapidly becoming a driving force in the quest for sustainability across various sectors. One way it’s shaping the future is through precision agriculture, where AI algorithms analyze data from drones and sensors to optimize crop yields while minimizing resource use like water and fertilizers. This not only enhances food production but also reduces environmental impact. Another significant impact of AI is in energy … Continue reading How AI is shaping the future of sustainability

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World Bank Group
United States

North Macedonia Faces Severe Climate Change Impacts and Needs Major Investments to Protect People and Economy

Skopje, October 7, 2024 – North Macedonia could face economic damages of up to 4 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2050 due to the impact of changing climate, highlights the World Bank Group’s new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for North Macedonia launched in Skopje today. According to the report, North Macedonia needs to invest US$6.4 billion over the next decade to effectively protect people and … Continue reading North Macedonia Faces Severe Climate Change Impacts and Needs Major Investments to Protect People and Economy

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Kazakhstan and UNDP
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Government of Kazakhstan and UNDP launch climate reporting project under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

September 13, 2024 13 September, 2024, Astana – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, in partnership with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and with the financial support of the Global Environment Facility, launches the Climate Change Reporting Project. The project includes the production of the First Biennial Transparency Report by the end of 2024 and the combined Ninth National Communication and Second Biennial … Continue reading Government of Kazakhstan and UNDP launch climate reporting project under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

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Schools
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More than 400 Million Students Affected by Climate-Related School Closures since 2022

For less than $20 per student schools can adapt and minimize learning losses WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2024 – A staggering 400 million students globally experienced school closures from extreme weather since 2022, according to a new World Bank report released today. The report examines the detrimental impacts of climate change on education in low- and middle-income countries and offers solutions to harness education to spur climate … Continue reading More than 400 Million Students Affected by Climate-Related School Closures since 2022

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Vicious circle of climate change
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Vicious circle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution has major impacts

05 September 2024 A vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution is having a spiralling negative impact on human health, ecosystems and agriculture, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).  The WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin includes a special focus on wildfires. It also looks at global and regional concentrations of particulate matter pollution and its harmful effects on crops … Continue reading Vicious circle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution has major impacts

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