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Global Resilience 2024
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TB’s continued existence is a historic injustice – here’s how we can fix it
Our efforts to end tuberculosis (TB) are not working. Learn how we must break the chain of transmission to eradicate this disease. Why we are not on track to end TB Tuberculosis is both preventable and treatable; after all, we’ve had the technology to diagnose it for 125 years. Yet, we are still no closer...
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Unprecedented opportunity for nations to unite against global plastic pollution
Nations met in Ottawa for INC-4 to advance a global treaty against plastic pollution. As time runs out, unified efforts and ambitious legislation are crucial. From our beaches to our parks and streets, plastic pollution is all around us. Countries across the globe have a chance to address this problem. Technical discussions on plastic treaty...
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Climate finance partnership through FAST builds global resilience
Climate finance and building the resilience of vulnerable communities worldwide are essential. Sustainable farming offers these solutions, but adequate investment is crucial to transform decades-old practices. The world experienced record temperatures in 2023, coupled with extreme weather events in greater numbers and intensity than ever before. Heatwaves and wildfires, droughts and flooding rains worsened food...
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Beyond building back better: how to climate-proof growing cities
With climate-related disasters becoming more frequent and severe, building back better is insufficient. We must focus on building better before disaster strikes. To sustainably manage climate and disaster risks, communities and governments must invest in ways adapted to their climate goals. Disaster and climate risk management The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery...
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The road out of climate hell: how to restore the world’s ordinary ecosystems
Humanity needs to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but to what extent can societies adapt and build resilience to the changes that are already coming? May was the 12th warmest month on record. In its midst, Pope Francis warned we are on a “road to death.” Previously, the UN Secretary-General warned we’re on the highway to climate hell, reflecting...
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Unpacking the vulnerable anatomy of the global food system
Learn how the intersection of climate change, conflict and Covid-19 triggered a global food crisis affecting 2.4 billion people. Resilience-based transformative pathways are now required./ The co-occurrence of climate change, conflict and Covid-19 has sparked a global food crisis, with 2.4 billion people currently food insecure. Although food crises are not new, the speed and...
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Growing resilience: farmers’ essential role in sustainable development
In the face of challenges, global resilience increasingly relies on food security, biodiversity preservation, innovative financing and resilient value chains — all of which are in the capable hands of farmers. Resilience is more important than ever as the world struggles with issues like climate change, natural disasters, economic shocks and geopolitical risks. The World...
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Fairly priced capital creates resilient communities and enterprises
The cost of capital for businesses and communities living in vulnerability erodes capacity for resilience. The disconnect between financial markets and resilience undermines communities’ ability to withstand adversities, making them dependent on external aid and emergency funding. Recognising the economic value of resilient communities in emerging markets in the Global South can stabilise markets and...
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In Africa, an extra helping of prevention and preparedness can boost food security
Facing the worst food crisis since 2016, Sub-Saharan Africa’s 110 million people in acute food insecurity need urgent, climate-smart solutions for lasting resilience. With headlines regularly touting the hottest summer or the worst disease outbreak, it may be hard to focus the world’s attention on growing food insecurity. Yet, this year marks the worst food...
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New tech and skills needed to transition jobs in polluting regions
COP28 marked a historic moment in transitioning away from fossil fuels. As countries aim to reduce CO2 emissions, policymakers must proactively support industrial regions to adapt before it’s too late. As highlighted in the OECD Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2023 report, polluting industries are highly concentrated in poorer regions. In Europe, the proportion...