Eastern Australia Sees 50% Drop in Waterbird Population Amid Severe Drought
Waterbird numbers in eastern Australia have halved in a year due to severe dry conditions, according to a new UNSW survey.
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UN Requests $1.42B to Expand Humanitarian Aid in Somalia for 2025
The UN’s OCHA requests $1.42 billion for Somalia’s 2025 humanitarian plan, targeting nearly 6 million in need amid rising drought and conflict.
EU Scientists Predict 2024 as the Hottest Year on Record
EU scientists forecast 2024 to be the hottest year on record, with extreme temperatures expected to continue into early 2025.
Heavy Rains in Kenya Claim Five Lives and Displace Hundreds
Heavy rains in Mombasa, Kenya result in five fatalities and displace hundreds as rivers overflow.
Snowstorms Expected in Northeast Chinese Mainland Amid National Warming Trends
Despite warming trends across the Chinese mainland, northeastern regions in Jilin and Heilongjiang are set to face heavy snowstorms and blizzards, according to the National Meteorological Centre.
Charting the Path: Live Dialogue on China-Africa Relations
A live session explores the evolving China-Africa relations, focusing on diplomatic ties, the Belt and Road Initiative, climate cooperation, and the role of media in fostering deeper connections.
Philippines Hit by Sixth Storm in a Month, Super Typhoon Claims 12 Lives
The Philippines faces its sixth storm of the month as a super typhoon claims 12 lives, bringing the total death toll to 175.
Mayors Worldwide Convene at U20 in Rio to Address Urban Challenges Before G20
Mayors worldwide met in Rio for the Urban 20 summit, reaching a consensus on tackling economic, social, and climate challenges in cities ahead of the G20 gathering.
Surge in Tropical Wetlands Methane Threatens Global Climate Goals
Research reveals tropical wetlands are releasing unprecedented levels of methane, threatening global climate goals and pushing governments to enforce deeper cuts in fossil fuels and agriculture.
Former UN Envoy Urges Youth Leadership for Global Sustainability
Former UNEP Director Erik Solheim emphasizes the vital role of youth in global sustainability, critiques COP16’s progress, and calls for increased support to least developed nations ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan.