AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoExtreme Heat: A new study estimates Europe’s summer heat waves killed 50,000 people in cities in 2026, with climate change responsible for about two-thirds of the deaths. COP31: The European Parliament is urging a faster global shift away from fossil fuels and fairer climate finance for vulnerable countries ahead of November’s summit in Türkiye. Loss and Damage: Nepal will receive $20 million from the UN climate fund after deadly August floods killed more than 1,400 people; the allocation covers less than 1% of the country’s estimated $2.7 billion in losses. Preparing for El Niño: The Philippines is expanding solar-powered irrigation, with 3,000 systems installed as farmers brace for drought risk. Climate-Resilient Farming: Hawaiʻi is launching hands-on workshops on soil health, water retention and climate-smart land management. Displacement: Research in Bangladesh finds climate migrants arriving in secondary cities often lack safe housing, services and stable livelihoods. Shifting Seasons: Korean forest research finds spring leaf emergence has advanced while autumn foliage arrives later as temperatures rise.
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