The world must cut fossil fuel production by 6 per cent per year to avoid the worst of global warming. Instead, countries are projecting an average annual increase of 2 per cent. Those are among the sobering findings of the latest Production Gap Report. The report urges making COVID-19 recovery a turning point, where countries should steer investments into changing course to avoid “locking in” dependence on polluting coal, oil and gas.
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.