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Every year, millions of people die from diseases transmitted by animals, with mosquitoes, snakes, parasites, and other insects causing the highest toll.
Climate change is making the threat worse.
Read the full alert: globalclimaterisks.org/insights/blo...
🌍 The G20 initiative, led by Brazil, aims to tackle diseases worsened by climate change.
Explore the Climate Health Risks Data Explorer to see how climate change could affect dengue and other health risks around the world. 🔬🦟🌡️
Click here! globalclimaterisks.org/resources/in...
4 million people live in the Arctic. Many already face chronic disease, food insecurity, and mental health crises- with little government support.
Arctic sea ice loss and permafrost thaw are making all of it worse. A new review breaks down how: tinyurl.com/4hsr224k
83% of cities are vulnerable to climate hazards. Four of them decided to enact real changes - and they the numbers to prove that solutions do not have to be complicated or expensive to be effective.
For final answers click: globalclimaterisks.org/issues/globa....
#ClimateHealth #UrbanResilience
With Climate Risks Daily, you can track stories like this every day. Spin the globe, toggle risk layers—like extreme weather, polar change, and health—and see how climate risks affect your region.
➡️ Stay informed and understand the risks: globalclimaterisks.org/resources/in...
Arctic sea ice has hit another record low winter maximum - a critical climate warning.
Find out why Arctic sea ice has an impact globally – not just in the far north: globalclimaterisks.org/insights/blo...
#Arctic #ClimateScience #GlobalRisks #ClimateChange
❄️ March 21 is World Day for Glaciers.
Glaciers are vital to life on Earth. They store freshwater for millions of people, support ecosystems, and help regulate global sea levels.
Source: UN– World Day for Glaciers
➡️ Read more about the IYGP: globalclimaterisks.org/insights/blo...
A new analysis from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication highlights how gaps in risk communication, trust, and local capacity can leave people feeling unprepared even when national systems exist.
Read more: globalclimaterisks.org/insights/blo...
Nearly 30°C in February? Southwest France just experienced temperatures more typical of May than winter.
➡️ Check out Climate Risks Daily to see how climate change impacts your area: globalclimaterisks.org/resources/in...
In early 2026, severe flooding in Southern Africa destroyed homes, displaced communities, and created stagnant water that can boost malaria risk.
🔍 Dive into the data and see how climate action can protect health: globalclimaterisks.org/resources/in...
A new briefing from the European Environment Agency finds that nearly 1 in 5 cardiovascular deaths in the EU are linked to climate-related environmental exposures like air pollution, extreme heat and cold.
➡️ Read the full alert: globalclimaterisks.org/insights/blo...
⚠️Climate concern in the U.S. is rising — and the shift is significant. In total, 52% of Americans are either Alarmed or Concerned, meaning a majority recognize climate change as a real and serious issue.
Check out Climate Risks Daily to see how climate change impacts your area: shorturl.at/BHDPC
Climate change is shrinking reliable host cities for the Winter Olympics. Only ~10 of 19 past hosts may remain suitable by the 2050s — as few as 6 by the 2080s under high emissions (Scott et al. 2015; 2019; Orr et al. 2022).
Read more: shorturl.at/CbmoE
Extreme heat is the new normal, and millions of women are paying the price. With 92% in informal employment, heat waves can slash daily wages by up to 25%, contributing to 181B lost labor hours and ₹13 lakh crore in losses in 2023 alone. Read more: shorturl.at/Pc6mc
In 10 days (Dec 2025–Jan 2026), parts of Southern Africa got over a year’s rain 🌧️, flooding Mozambique, South Africa & Zimbabwe. Homes, schools & hospitals were destroyed; mass evacuations followed.
➡️ Full alert: shorturl.at/McUWO
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Rising seas put Europe’s roads & rail at risk—even at moderate warming. At 4°C, annual losses could more than double, disrupting trade & mobility.
UK, Italy, France, Norway & Denmark most exposed. Climate-resilient infrastructure can’t wait.
Read more: shorturl.at/TdZQm
2025 ranked as the world’s third warmest year on record, with global temperatures staying near historic highs.
Source: Global Climate Highlights 2025, Copernicus
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The High Seas Treaty is a historic win for oceans & climate.
For the first time, international waters are legally protected to conserve biodiversity, regulate deep-sea mining, and share marine resources fairly.
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A powerful winter storm struck 37 U.S. states (Jan 22–25), affecting 180M people. ❄️ Outages, flight cancellations, and dangerous conditions hit hard, especially for vulnerable communities.
➡️ Full alert: shorturl.at/N4uay
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A powerful week at Arctic Basecamp in Davos. Grateful to the speakers, collaborators, and everyone who supported us — including Climate Basecamp, Atelier Van Lieshout, and Climate Hub Davos by Green Up.
See what we did at Davos! Visit — arcticbasecamp.org/events/davos-2026
Major El Niño events can cut life expectancy by up to 6 months and cause trillions in economic losses, lasting over a decade. Children, young adults, and middle-aged populations are hit hardest—even in high-income countries.
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Closing the week with youth, science, and Nature’s perspective.
🐒 MonkeySide Chat on polar science
🎮 Hands-on games exploring the polar regions
🌱 Youth Takeover at MonkeyRock
🎉 MonkeyRock closing reflections
More: arcticbasecamp.org/events/davos-2026
#ArcticBasecamp #MonkeyRock #Davos2026
Thursday in Davos: dialogue and sense-making in a volatile world.
🧭 Session for leaders on collaboration amid climate & geopolitical change.
🐒 MonkeySide Chat with HRH Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Gail Whiteman & Joep van Lieshout.
Full details: arcticbasecamp.org/events/davos-2026
Today in Davos: science, youth & impact 🌍
🧠 From COP30 to delivery: science, AI & trust
🌍 Polar change, health & geoengineering
🔥 Light The Night (invite)
🎉 Arctic Basecamp 10th anniversary
Details & RSVP: arcticbasecamp.org/events/davos-2026
Our Youth Ambassadors, Ellen Monielle and Pooja Tilvawala, took over MonkeyRock, sharing bold ideas and a powerful message for a nature-positive future.
Join them for their takeover of MonkeyRock again on Wednesday 9-9:15am and Friday 10:30-10:45am!
Visit luma.com/monkey-rock?... to sign up
Thank you to Doconomy for bringing together leaders across finance, sustainability, technology, and consumer protection!
Check out our program at: arcticbasecamp.org/events/davos-2026
The moment we brought a little monkey business to Davos 🐒
MonkeyRock is officially unveiled — including commitments for a special tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall.
Visit monkey-rock.org for details on how this amazing sculpture was made, brought, and hosted as well as many MonkeySide Chats!
Arctic Basecamp in collaboration with We are Family Foundation brought youth voices to the centre of the stage in Davos!
If you’d like to join some of our other events, please visit the link in bio or arcticbasecamp.org/events/davos-2026
@wearefamilyfdtn.bsky.social
On January 9, Storm Goretti struck parts of Germany, France, and the Netherlands, causing severe winter conditions, power outages, and major disruptions.
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