Is the grass always greener where it rains?
Intense droughts have significant consequences for both agriculture and the economy in the Near East and North Africa. A new study looks at how every action to conserve groundwater counts for climate action. Read more
How are Arab States scaling up on climate action?
Climate change poses the greatest challenge the Arab States region has ever faced, says the UN Development Programme’s Kishan Khoday looking at the urgent need for climate action across the region. Read more
How to keep disasters at bay
As the changing climate increasingly throws us curve balls, let’s look at how we can be prepared to face extreme weather-related events. Read more
Timor-Leste floods teach costly lessons
The need for early warning systems and disaster-risk reduction and preparedness become acute due to flashfloods during Timor-Leste’s rainy season. Read more
Drawing disaster-preparedness lessons from Tonga’s volcano
Following a massive volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga earlier this year, experts stress the need for investments in ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and climate action. Read more
UN weather agency to spearhead 5-year early warning plan
UN sets an ambitious five-year deadline for countries to ensure that people everywhere are protected by early warning systems against extreme weather and climate change, the UN chief announces. Read more
UN Chief: Early warning systems save lives
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. Read Press Release
Madagascar: Standing up to climate disasters
Amidst the devastation and destruction wrought by climate disasters, women share stories of loss, hope and solidarity, helping those whose lives were upended recover. Read more