Oct 29, 2024 | October 2024, Urban Policies
Cities as GHG emitters Cities occupy around 3% of the land’s surface but are responsible for 70% of all carbon dioxide emissions [3]. The disproportionate contribution of urban areas to GHG emissions can partly be attributed to city planning and layout. Most...
Oct 29, 2024 | Climate Justice, October 2024
Gender plays a critical role in shaping climate mitigation efforts through the distinct responsibilities and experiences of men and women. Research highlights that gender equality can significantly enhance climate strategies, as women often contribute unique insights...
Oct 29, 2024 | Climate Justice, International Climate Policy, October 2024
As the world faces mounting challenges from climate change, the importance of education in fostering a sustainable future becomes increasingly evident. Environmental education, when integrated into formal curricula and community programs, serves as a powerful...
Jun 2, 2024 | Climate Science
What is maladaptation? Maladaptation has been researched since the 1990s [4] and is commonly mentioned in policy, such as in national adaptation plans [5]. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has also discussed the risks of maladaptation [1], [6]....
Aug 20, 2023 | Climate Science
What are droughts and which tools are used to track them? According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) fourth assessment report, drought is a “deficiency of precipitation that results in water shortage for some activity or for some...
