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May 31, 2022 · World Environment Day, on 5 June, is a global event to celebrate and encourage action on the climate crisis. The cost of climate adaptation in developing nations is now estimated to be $500 billion a year. CO2 emissions will need to halve by 2030, the UN says, to avoid temperature rises of 2.7C and higher by the end of the century.
Jun 4, 2024 · There are 17 megadiverse countries – nations with extreme biodiversity. The World Economic Forum’s Nature Action Agenda calls for public- and private-sector collaboration to stop biodiversity loss by 2030. World Environment Day is held every 5 June to encourage action to protect and restore the Earth. Biodiversity is essential for tackling ...
Jun 5, 2024 · Nature and biodiversity are central to the health of planet Earth and must be prioritised through climate action. The World Economic Forum’s Champions for Nature are leading the transition to a nature-positive global economy. To mark World Environment Day, we've outlined three pillars for mobilizing finance for nature. Nature is our lifeline.
Earth Day takes place every year on 22 April and is one of the biggest environmental protest movements on the planet. The theme of Earth Day this year is 'Planet vs. Plastics' - campaigners are calling for a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040. The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2024 finds that environmental risks ...
Jun 5, 2019 · Here are some facts on the human impacts of air pollution and its links with climate change: 1. Air pollution kills 800 people every hour or 13 every minute, accounting for more than three times the amount of people who die from malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS combined each year. 2. Some of the same pollutants contribute to both climate change ...
Jun 5, 2018 · 1. Micro-investment for mega infrastructure. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that to limit global warming to 2°C, renewable energy will need to provide 65% of the world’s energy in 2050, up from around 15% today. In dollar terms, this will require around $700 billion to be invested in renewable energy every year.
Jan 28, 2022 · This weekly round-up brings you some of the key environment stories from the past seven days. Top stories: tropical storm Ana kills more than 80 in Africa; drivers stuck in snow in Athens; bigger spend needed to reach net-zero targets; US climate change envoy John Kerry warns 'we're in trouble'. 1. Environment and climate change stories to read ...
Jun 5, 2023 · Global coordination is essential, as plastic use is projected to triple by 2060, requiring a 3% reduction in annual fossil plastic use to meet climate targets. On World Environment Day, 5 June 2023, it is important to recognize that cohesive regulations are needed to eliminate unnecessary plastics and reuse plastics, develop new delivery models ...
Apr 22, 2024 · By 2050, climate change will place immense strain on global healthcare systems, causing 14.5 million deaths and $12.5 trillion in economic losses. This was the warning from the Quantifying the impact of climate change on human health report published in January 2024 by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, As we celebrate ...
Jun 10, 2022 · In response, UNESCO has designated the Arganeraie area of south-west Morocco as a Biosphere Reserve as well as adding it to the World Heritage List. And in 2021 the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 10 as the International Day of Argania. The resolution was submitted by Morocco and co-sponsored by 113 member states.
