23 March 2022
On World Meteorological Day, UN Secretary-General puts the safety and protection of everyone on the forefront, calling for live-saving early warning systems before deadly disasters strike.
The towns and villages along the Drin River Basin – shared by Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro – have endured floods for generations, but climate change is making them more frequent and intense. Regional collaboration is key to managing flood risk across borders and investing in long-term resilience.
Extreme heat is becoming one of the biggest threats to workers’ health and productivity, a new report by WHO and WMO shows. With nearly half of the world’s population now experiencing negative effects from high temperatures, there is an urgent need for heat action plans to protect workers.
Africa is home to vast renewable energy sources, but many of these remain untapped, attracting only 3 per cent of global energy investment. UNEP’s Seed Capital Assistance Facility provides grants for renewable energy projects across the continent, helping to lower risks for private sector investors and build low-carbon energy communities.