More funding needed for climate adaptation, as risks mount

Countries must urgently ramp up action to adapt to the current and future impacts of climate change, as efforts now are too little and too slow, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said in its latest report, published on Thursday. 

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‘Dramatic’ boost needed in climate adaptation: UN environment agency

04 Nov 2021

Although policies and planning for climate change adaptation are increasing, financing and implementation lag behind, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said in a new report published on Thursday. 

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‘Climate crunch time is here,’ new UN report warns

‘Climate crunch time is here,’ new UN report warns

24 Oct 2024

Annual greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high, and urgent action must be taken to prevent catastrophic spikes in temperature and avoid the worst impact of climate change, according to a new report released on Thursday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

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Exported used cars ‘dumped’ on developing nations, driving up pollution, UN warns

26 Oct 2020

Used vehicles exported from richer countries are contributing to increased air pollution in developing nations and hindering efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, according to a report published on Monday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).