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climate-resilience
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news.sky.comscience1 day ago
UK to station specialist wildfire teams in five regions with £97 million equipment upgrade
The government will station new rapid-response units in Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Northumberland, London and South Wales by the end of June. The package is the largest upgrade to National Resilience vehicles and equipment in two decades.
Forbesfinance22 days ago
U.S. Ended USAID Funding for Caribbean Agriculture and Climate Projects in 2025
The termination of USAID programs one year ago left multiple Caribbean agricultural and climate initiatives without funding. Several projects had aimed to improve farmer training, food access, and resilience to weather events across eight countries.
Euronewstechnology23 days ago
World Urban Forum 2026 Draws 57,000 Participants from 176 Countries
The 13th World Urban Forum concluded with discussions on housing, climate resilience and urban governance. Organisers reported that the sessions informed future strategic priorities.
thecanary.coworld47 days ago
IGAD Launches Regional Youth Coalition on Climate and Agri-Food Systems in Nairobi
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development unveiled a new youth-led coalition in Nairobi on May 5, 2026, aimed at addressing climate challenges in Eastern Africa. Officials highlighted the role of young people in driving innovation and resilience. The initiative focuses on mo…
bbc.comscience58 days ago
Fijian Farmers Use Traditional Signs to Predict Cyclones
Farmers in Fiji observe natural indicators such as yam vines and bee behavior to anticipate cyclones during the hurricane season from November to April. The Fijian Meteorological Service announced in 2024 that it would integrate this traditional knowledge with scientific forecast…