Keywords: Climate adaptation


Asia climate resilience funding lags 200 billion annual gap

Environ 100 billion dollars have been deployed across Asia for climate resilience efforts over the past five years, yet the region continues to face a large annual financing gap of around 200 billion dollars. A new assessment released Monday shows that current investment levels fall far short of what......

Floods: 270 new requests for natural disaster status announced by Laurent Nunez

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that nearly 270 additional communes in western France have requested recognition as areas affected by a natural disaster following recent flooding events. The requests will be reviewed on 3 and 10 March during an interministerial commission. The floods,......

Morocco strengthens water management with German-backed climate initiative

Morocco has launched a new initiative to modernize water governance in the Tensift basin, a region grappling with critical water stress driven by climate variability, urbanization, and agricultural demands. Backed by Germany through its development bank KfW, the project, known as "GIREau VI,"......

Climate change disrupts global crop production as farmers embrace advanced technologies

Climate change is significantly reducing yields of staple crops worldwide, pushing food systems to the brink and compelling farmers to adopt innovative technological solutions. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are causing sharp declines in productivity for essential crops such as wheat,......

G20 summit in Johannesburg spotlights Africa’s role in global leadership

For the first time in history, the Group of Twenty (G20) summit convened on African soil, hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg. The two-day event, held at the Nasrec Expo Centre, marked the conclusion of South Africa’s presidency under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.”......

Flood risk in Spain: critical infrastructure and vulnerable populations at stake

One year after the devastating floods that ravaged Valencia, claiming over 220 lives and wreaking havoc on homes, schools, and public services, a new study reveals that Spain’s infrastructure remains critically unprotected from future floods. The Sustainability Observatory has identified over 4,000......

Morocco’s agriculture growth drives economic recovery in early 2025

Morocco’s economy has shown solid recovery in the first half of 2025, bolstered by a 4.6% growth in agricultural output and significant progress across key industries. According to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF) under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, this rebound......

Morocco ramps up scientific planning to mitigate flood risks

Morocco faces growing challenges from floods, intensified by climate change and mounting pressures on natural resources. Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, emphasized the urgent need for proactive planning and preventive strategies to protect both residents and property. Speaking via......

OPEC supports Morocco with €100 million to enhance governance and climate resilience

Morocco has secured a €100 million loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development, marking another step forward in its efforts to strengthen economic governance and combat the challenges posed by climate change. This funding, part of the Program to Support Economic Governance and Climate......