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The document reports that May 2025 saw colder than average temperatures in eastern Europe and extreme drought in the British Isles. For the July-September 2025 period, most of Europe is projected to be 1-2°C warmer than average, with expected increases in 'Warm Days' and projected negative soil moisture anomalies persisting in central Europe and the British Isles.

The document examines the evolution of humanitarian communication, focusing on the tension between emotional storytelling and technical data. It analyzes the impact of generative AI on the authenticity of testimonies and images, the risks of 'infoglut' and fake news in conflict zones, and the intersectional vulnerabilities of women and LGBTQIA+ individuals facing climate change, specifically in Kenya.

Türkiye is facing significant grid connection bottlenecks, with 65% of unlicensed solar project applications rejected between February 2024 and April 2025. Hybrid solar plants, which share existing transmission lines with wind or hydroelectric facilities, offer a way to bypass these constraints without new grid investments. The report estimates a baseline hybrid solar potential of 8 GW, which could increase to 25.6 GW under more favorable economic conditions. Implementing these systems could raise total solar capacity to 30 GW and mitigate the impact of climate-induced droughts on hydroelectric generation.

The document outlines the agricultural stresses caused by climate change, specifically focusing on the US-Mexico border region where drought, groundwater depletion, and extreme heat are threatening farming viability and worker health. It highlights the link between agricultural collapse and migration in Central America and suggests reporting angles on water cuts, pest increases, and adaptation strategies.

The document details South Carolina's high susceptibility to sea level rise, hurricanes, and droughts, noting that 101 weather disasters with losses over $1 billion occurred between 1980 and April 2025. It highlights the critical role of federal support from NOAA, FEMA, and USDA in maintaining coastal resilience, providing disaster aid, and supporting military installations. The briefing warns that proposed FY 2026 budget cuts—including the elimination of the Sea Grant program and significant reductions in coastal research and FEMA funding—would severely hinder the state's ability to manage climate risks and protect its economy and national security infrastructure.

The Asunción Declaration, issued on May 30, 2025, outlines a regional framework for the Americas to address climate extremes such as droughts and floods. It emphasizes the integration of transdisciplinary science, indigenous knowledge, and open data exchange to improve early warning systems and protect water, food, health, and energy security. The declaration highlights the region's 69% renewable energy share while noting the vulnerability of energy sources to climate events.

The Declaration of the Parties and Associated Institutions of the IAI outlines a commitment to enhance climate resilience in the Americas through transdisciplinary science, improved early warning systems, and science diplomacy. It highlights the risks that extreme weather events, particularly droughts, pose to food security and the energy transition, noting that while 69% of energy in Latin America and the Caribbean comes from renewable sources, hydroelectric power remains vulnerable. The signatories pledge to promote open data sharing, evidence-based public policy, and the mobilization of resources to support the United Nations 'Early Warning for All' initiative by 2027.

The report details a multi-stakeholder event focused on enhancing drought resilience in the Americas. It covers the role of the UNCCD in global drought economics, WMO climate findings for Latin America and the Caribbean, the technical requirements for drought early warning systems (EWS), and case studies from the Southern Cone and the Yacyretá hydroelectric plant. The document emphasizes the need for science-policy integration, innovative financing models involving the private sector, and the use of science diplomacy to coordinate regional responses to climate-driven water scarcity.

The document details a multi-stakeholder event focused on drought resilience in the Americas, highlighting the critical role of Early Warning Systems (EWS) and the need for better integration between scientific research and public policy. It discusses global trends in drought frequency, regional climate impacts in Latin America and the Caribbean, and specific case studies such as the SISSA project in the Southern Cone and water management at the Yacyretá hydroelectric plant. The report emphasizes the importance of scientific diplomacy, innovative financing models involving the private sector, and the necessity of co-designing climate services with end-users to ensure sustainability and effectiveness.

The document is a formal request from Venezuela to the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) to grant Associate status to the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC). It details IVIC's institutional capacity, including its 18 research centers and the Climate Change Services System (S2C2-IVIC), which provides climate services and predictive models for extreme weather events in South America. The request highlights IVIC's role in predicting the 2019 megadrought in the Paraná River basin and its current work on predicting infectious disease outbreaks linked to climate trends.

The document argues that while US border crossings have declined due to restrictive policies, climate-driven pressures in the Americas persist. It encourages journalists to link economic migration to slow-onset climate impacts and provides resources for reporting on climate adaptation and displacement.

The document argues that while migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border have decreased due to restrictive policies, climate pressures in Central and South America persist. It encourages journalists to look beyond 'economic migration' to find the underlying climate drivers, such as crop failure and water scarcity, and to view migration as a form of climate adaptation.

The IAI and its partners commit to enhancing regional resilience in the Americas by integrating transdisciplinary science into early warning systems for droughts and floods, promoting scientific diplomacy, and ensuring open data exchange to support agriculture, energy, and ecosystem management.

The report analyzes how climate change acts as a driver of conflict in Nigeria, specifically through resource competition, livelihood loss, and displacement. It details the interaction between environmental stressors and security issues, such as farmer-herder clashes and recruitment into armed groups like Boko Haram. The document proposes a five-step sequence to mainstream conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding into the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), ranging from institutional framework development to the inclusion of peacebuilding markers in monitoring and evaluation.

The statement highlights the conflict between the growing water demands of Big Tech data centres and the global crisis of water scarcity, noting that AI training is driving further demand. It criticizes the UN Pact for the Future for ignoring the water footprint of digitalization and suggests taxing Big Tech to fund equitable water management.

The proposal seeks USD 1,499,987 to address climate vulnerabilities in Paraguay's water sector, which is ranked as the second most vulnerable sector nationally. The project aims to create a comprehensive National Adaptation Plan on Water Resources (NAP WR) by overcoming five key barriers: insufficient integration of climate considerations, limited institutional coordination, poor stakeholder engagement, lack of standardized water data, and limited climate resilience investments. Key activities include developing a governance framework, conducting vulnerability studies in two selected watersheds, creating a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system, and formulating a long-term financing strategy involving the private sector. The project will be implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) over 24 months, with a strong focus on gender equality and the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples.

The document outlines the drivers of water scarcity at the US-Mexico border, including climate change and overexploitation, and suggests reporting angles focused on urban-industrial competition, transboundary water treaties, and the disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.

The document outlines the drivers of water scarcity at the US-Mexico border, including climate change and mismanagement, and suggests specific areas for local reporting such as urban-agricultural competition and disparities in water access.

In Chamwino, Tanzania, the transition from diesel-powered to solar-powered water pumps for the AMCOS farming cooperative led to significant increases in mango yields and farmer incomes. Between 2021 and 2022, average production rose from 40 to 97 fruits per tree, with those using drip irrigation exceeding 120 fruits. Monthly incomes nearly doubled from TZS 150,00 to TZS 297,000. Despite these gains, the project faces limitations including clogged pipes, insufficient storage, and a lack of processing facilities. The document argues that scaling such renewable energy initiatives requires integrated policies for water management, improved agricultural training, and better market infrastructure.

A May 2025 survey of 1,040 U.S. adults shows that 69% believe global warming is happening, with 60% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 65% of Americans express worry and 61% feel a personal responsibility to help, social engagement remains low, as 65% rarely or never discuss the issue with family and friends. A majority of respondents perceive global warming as currently harming people in the U.S. and affecting various extreme weather events, including extreme heat (75%) and wildfires (72%). Despite these concerns, 53% disagree that new technologies can solve the problem without significant individual lifestyle changes, and 55% believe individual actions make a difference.