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The ECRF project is a five-year initiative (2026-2030) requesting 44.68 million USD from the Green Climate Fund to address extreme climate vulnerability in northwestern South Sudan. Targeting Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap states, the project aims to benefit 575,111 direct and 1,098,820 indirect beneficiaries. It employs a three-component strategy: strengthening national and local institutional capacity for climate information and disaster risk management; enhancing the delivery of last-mile climate services and private sector supply of adaptation inputs; and implementing community-led sustainable land and water management and climate-resilient livelihoods. The project is co-executed by the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNHCR, with additional co-financing from the Government of Japan.

Earthjustice is challenging a decision by Chair Dawn N.S. Chang of the Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) to allow the use of potable groundwater for irrigating the Kapalua Bay and Plantation Golf Courses. Earthjustice argues that this action was unilateral, unlawful, and violates the State Water Code, as the golf courses are not listed as existing groundwater users in the relevant permit applications. The document highlights that this water use continues despite a severe drought in West Maui and strict water restrictions for community members. Earthjustice cites a memorandum from CWRM Deputy Director Ciara W.K. Kahahane stating that groundwater should not be used for golf course irrigation and that such use was not occurring at the time of the area's designation as a Water Management Area in August 2022.

The document explains that rising global temperatures increase 'atmospheric thirst,' where the atmosphere absorbs more moisture from the land. In the western U.S., this heat-driven demand has replaced lack of precipitation as the leading cause of exceptional drought since 2000, contributing to a multi-decade megadrought in the Southwest and increasing wildfire risk in California and Nevada.

The October 2025 briefing reports that global temperatures remained exceptionally high, with the month ranking as the third warmest on record. In the U.S., warming fall temperatures have delayed the first freeze in 88% of analyzed cities, while significant drought persists across 67% of the contiguous U.S. despite localized heavy rainfall in Southern California.

The study uses an integrated approach combining hydroclimatic hazard impact and supply-driven input-output models to estimate damages to Sweden's food, electricity, and water supply. Between 2005 and 2022, combined hydroclimatic hazards caused EUR 8.4 billion in economic losses across the agriculture, electricity, and insurance sectors, with floods contributing the highest share of damage.

The Canadian Climate Institute calls for urgent federal action to address climate threats to health, security, and economic competitiveness. The organization proposes six policy priorities: modernizing industrial carbon pricing, enacting the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit, maintaining the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, finalizing oil and gas methane regulations, establishing a climate investment taxonomy, and applying resilience criteria for federally supported housing.

August 2025 was the third warmest August globally on record, with all ten warmest Augusts occurring since 2015. In the United States, 98% of analyzed cities have experienced fall warming, and as of September 9, at least 60% of the country faces abnormally dry or drought conditions. A record-breaking marine heatwave in the North Pacific Ocean, attributed to climate change, is expected to persist into October.

The 2025 fire season in Spain and Portugal saw extreme burned areas, with Spain experiencing its worst fires in 30 years and Portugal burning 260,000 ha. These events coincided with the most intense heatwave on record in Spain. Analysis indicates that a 1.3°C increase in global temperatures since preindustrial times has made these extreme fire-conducive weather conditions approximately 40 times more likely, transforming an event that would have occurred once every 500 years into one expected every 15 years.

The Fall 2025 'Climate Change in the American Mind' report finds that 72% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 58% attributing it primarily to human activities. While 64% of adults express worry about global warming, a significant majority (61%) underestimate the prevalence of this concern among the general public. The report highlights a high level of perceived risk, with majorities believing global warming will harm plant and animal species (69%) and future generations (68%). However, personal and social engagement remains relatively low, as 44% of respondents say they never discuss global warming with family and friends. Consumer activism is present but limited, with 31% of Americans reporting they have rewarded companies taking steps to reduce global warming through their purchases in the past year.

The Fall 2025 report on 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that 72% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 58% attributing it primarily to human activity. While 64% express worry about global warming, a significant majority (61%) underestimate the prevalence of this concern among their fellow citizens. The report highlights a strong perception that global warming is currently affecting U.S. weather, particularly extreme heat (74%), wildfires (72%), and droughts (72%). Despite these beliefs, frequent discussion of the topic remains low, with 44% of adults stating they never discuss global warming with family and friends. Personal importance of the issue has declined to 59%, the lowest level in 10 years. Consumer activism is present but limited, with 31% rewarding climate-friendly companies and 26% punishing those opposing climate action over the past year.

A research paper by World Weather Attribution finding that climate change made the extreme fire weather conditions of 2025 in Türkiye, Greece, and Cyprus approximately 10 times more likely and significantly more intense.

The report examines how climate hazards—including sea-level rise, extreme heat, and flooding—threaten Indonesia's military infrastructure, food security, and territorial sovereignty. It highlights the strategic risks of continued coal dependence, such as public health crises and corruption, while positioning the renewable energy transition as a critical national security priority to enhance economic competitiveness and geopolitical stability.

A forecast for extreme heat across the Southwest U.S. and northern Mexico indicates temperatures up to 18°F above normal, with the Climate Shift Index (CSI) attributing a level 5 likelihood to human-caused climate change. Approximately 53 million people are expected to be affected by these conditions, which are compounded by persistent drought in the region.

The document asserts that global hunger is caused by a profit-driven system rather than food scarcity, highlighting the role of the 'ABCD firms' and financial speculators in driving up prices. It links food systems to 34% of global greenhouse gas emissions and notes the severe impact of climate-driven droughts in Southern Africa. While acknowledging previous G20 efforts, it criticizes the lack of systemic reforms, such as regulating food speculation or implementing buffer stocks. Under its G20 presidency, South Africa has established a Food Security Task Force to study commodity price volatility and stabilization techniques.

The study analyzed rainfall events in Colombia and Venezuela, finding that the June 2025 floods were not meteorologically extreme, with return periods of 10 and 3 years respectively. While some data suggests a slight decrease in rainfall likelihood and intensity in a cooler climate, high uncertainty remains due to model disagreement and a lack of high-quality in-situ weather data in northern South America. The report emphasizes that vulnerability is exacerbated by informal urbanization, deforestation, and socio-economic instability, necessitating increased investment in weather monitoring and climate resilience to manage both droughts and intense downpours.

Between 1980 and 2024, the U.S. experienced 403 billion-dollar disasters resulting in over $2.9 trillion in direct costs and nearly 17,000 deaths. The frequency and cost of these events have risen sharply, with the average time between disasters dropping from 82 days in the 1980s to 19 days in the last decade. Tropical cyclones are the costliest event type, while severe storms are the most frequent.

Europe's June 2025 was its 5th warmest on record, with record-high temperatures in England, France, Italy, and most of Spain, and record-low rainfall in the Balkans. Forecasts for August-September 2025 project temperatures 1-2°C above average across most of Europe, an increase of 1-5 warm days per month, and precipitation deficits of 10-40% in parts of southeastern and southwestern Europe.

The document outlines how climate change acts as a 'threat multiplier' for water scarcity, noting that nearly two-thirds of the global population faces severe water shortages at least one month per year. It highlights that freshwater demand is projected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030, exacerbated by agricultural use and outdated infrastructure. The guide suggests reporting on solutions such as wastewater reuse, sustainable agriculture, and transboundary cooperation, while providing specific examples of water crises in the United States, Mexico, and South Africa.

The document outlines how climate change and mismanagement are exacerbating global water scarcity, noting that freshwater demand is projected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030. It highlights the role of water scarcity as a 'threat multiplier' for conflict and suggests that journalists explore solutions such as infrastructure updates, sustainable agriculture, and international cooperation.

A May 2025 survey of 1,040 American adults reveals that 69% believe global warming is happening and 60% attribute it to human causes. While 65% of respondents are at least 'somewhat worried' and many perceive risks to their local communities from extreme weather, 65% rarely or never discuss the issue with family and friends. The report also highlights a sense of personal agency, with 60% disagreeing that it is too late to act and 53% disagreeing that technology alone can solve the problem without individual life changes.