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The study finds that human-induced climate change and a positive phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) contributed approximately equally to the magnitude of extreme rainfall in the Horn of Africa during the 2023 OND season. While the IOD is a natural oscillation, the warming of 1.2C from fossil fuel combustion approximately doubled the rainfall magnitude. The researchers report high confidence that climate change increased rainfall intensity, though they have low confidence in the specific quantification due to limited model correlation and short records. The impact was compounded by previous droughts, unsustainable land management, and systemic challenges in early warning systems, leading to over 300 deaths and the displacement of more than one million people in Kenya and Somalia.

The document analyzes how climate change impacts public health in Senegal through heatwaves, floods, and droughts, while highlighting a community-led resilience project in Widou Thiéngoly.

The proposed project aims to enhance the climate resilience of Benin's school feeding system by introducing energy-efficient cooking technologies in 2,500 canteens and supporting 4,000 smallholder farmers in adopting climate-resilient agricultural practices. With a total indicative cost of USD 50 million, the initiative seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from traditional biomass cooking and secure food supplies against climate threats like drought and flooding. The project includes capacity building for students, teachers, and parents to promote eco-responsible behaviors and the establishment of contract farming to link local producers with schools.

The report examines the vulnerability of agro-pastoral value chains in Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) to climate change, specifically focusing on temperature increases and rainfall variability. Using the VC-ARID methodology, it analyzes eight value chains: pasture/fodder, livestock, bee, gum and resin, aloe, poultry, mango, and beadwork. Findings indicate that rising temperatures and water stress generally reduce productivity for livestock, poultry, and fodder, while potentially increasing yields for gum and resin. The report emphasizes the need for transformative adaptation, including the formalization of cooperatives, improved market infrastructure, and the integration of gender-inclusive policies to enhance community resilience.

The European Union lacks the preparation to manage cascading climate risks, where hazards in remote locations create knock-on effects that impact European societies and economies. The report emphasizes that with accelerating climate hazards over the next 10 to 15 years and insufficient adaptation, these impacts are inevitable. It proposes 21 strategic recommendations to move from individual understanding to systemic transformation, urging the EU to adopt a proactive rather than reactive approach to risk and resilience thinking.

The period from November 2022 to October 2023 was the hottest 12-month stretch in recorded history, with a global average temperature 1.32°C above the pre-industrial baseline. Using the Climate Shift Index (CSI), Climate Central found that 90% of the global population (7.3 billion people) experienced at least 10 days of temperatures very strongly affected by climate change (CSI level 3 or higher). Approximately 1.9 billion people (24%) experienced a five-day heat wave strongly influenced by carbon pollution (CSI level 2 or higher). The report highlights an inequitable distribution of impacts, with small island developing states and least developed countries facing higher exposure, although heat waves also occurred in G20 nations. The analysis also links human-induced climate change to severe weather events, including deadly flooding in Africa and Libya, and record-breaking wildfires in Canada and Hawaii.

The document argues that while climate change drives extreme weather in Pakistan, such as the 2022 floods, the resulting devastation and security risks are multiplied by systemic governance failures, socioeconomic inequality, and political instability. It highlights a pattern where comprehensive strategic documents are produced following disasters, but implementation is hindered by a lack of localized governance and a political focus on short-term power over long-term resilience.

Based on a March 2021 survey of 1,037 U.S. adults, the report finds that 'Weather extremes and changes' is the most commonly cited threat of global warming, mentioned by 20% of respondents. Perceptions of these threats vary significantly by political affiliation, with Democrats more likely to cite extreme weather and inaction, while Republicans are more likely to view climate action itself as a threat or believe global warming is not a threat. Other identified concerns include pollution, environmental harms, and food and water shortages.

The document argues that reporting on extreme weather is incomplete without explaining the climate connection. It provides specific phrasing for journalists to describe how warming temperatures 'supercharge' weather patterns and offers examples of this application across various phenomena, including heatwaves, droughts, flooding, sea level rise, winter weather, hurricanes, and wildfires. It also recommends specific attribution tools like the Climate Shift Index and World Weather Attribution to provide scientific grounding for these claims.

The Natural Justice mediated Climate Justice Movement of Nigeria calls for immediate government action to address the escalating climate crisis, citing devastating floods in 2012 and 2022. The movement demands inclusive climate solutions, the creation of state climate change advisory councils, and a transition away from oil-based economic development to protect lives and ecosystems.

A World Weather Attribution study found that human-induced climate change significantly increased the likelihood and intensity of extreme rainfall events in the Mediterranean region in September 2023. In Libya, a 1-in-300 to 600 year event became up to 50 times more likely and 50% more intense compared to a 1.2C cooler climate. In a region encompassing Greece, Bulgaria, and Türkiye, similar events became up to 10 times more likely and 40% more intense. The study highlights that while climate change exacerbated the weather, the scale of the disaster—particularly in Libya—was compounded by state fragility, lack of dam maintenance, and inadequate emergency communication.

The document details a pilot project in the Central Plateau region of Burkina Faso to transition from a sectoral to a regional approach for climate adaptation. Using a methodology based on the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, the project conducted a risk and vulnerability assessment (RVA) that identified agriculture, water resources, livestock, environment, and health as the most vulnerable sectors. The resulting Regional Adaptation Plan (RAP) for 20242028 includes 44 priority actions. The pilot emphasizes the necessity of involving regional stakeholders, including women and the elderly, and notes that the process requires significant financial and human resources, taking approximately one year to complete.

The document details a pilot project in Burkina Faso's Plateau-Central region that uses a standardized Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) to create a Regional Adaptation Plan (RAP). This regional approach aims to refine national adaptation strategies by addressing local specificities, specifically targeting vulnerable groups and key sectors like agriculture and health.

The document explains the distinction between weather and climate, the human-driven causes of global warming, and the resulting increase in extreme weather events. It highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized groups and outlines necessary solutions, including transitioning to renewable energy and improving resource efficiency.

GreenLatinos advocates for the U.S. Congress to fully fund the Department of the Interior to address the 'Nature Gap'—the disproportionate lack of access to natural spaces and health benefits for Latino communities. The organization highlights the severe underrepresentation of Latino history in the National Park Service and the lack of diversity within the federal workforce, noting that Latinas earn only 54 cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men. GreenLatinos calls for the equitable conservation of 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030 and the creation of more career paths in public land management for Latino communities.

In Karonga District, Malawi, women and girls face disproportionate risks from extreme weather, including displacement, cholera, and sexual exploitation. To combat this, the Green Girls Platform has supported a community club that trains women in climate change, early warning systems, and green skills such as briquette making and tree nursery management. These activities provide both climate adaptation and income-generating opportunities for vulnerable women.

The document argues that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of floods, which leads to damp buildings and the growth of mold. This process degrades indoor air quality and poses significant respiratory and mental health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. It highlights that mold can grow on absorbent materials within two to three days after a flood and notes that in the U.S., up to 20% of common respiratory infections may be attributed to dampness and mold.

Analysis of survey data from March 2018 to April 2023 shows that Americans are increasingly worried about extreme heat harming their local areas. Concern grew by 9 percentage points over five years, outpacing increases in worry about other climate impacts such as wildfires and droughts. A majority of Americans also recognize the link between global warming and extreme heat.

Analysis of U.S. public opinion shows a significant increase in worry about extreme heat harming local areas between 2018 and 2023, with heat now topping the list of climate-related concerns over wildfires, droughts, and flooding.

The author argues that the South African government has neglected urban land reform in favor of agricultural land distribution, leaving urban youth and the poor in precarious informal settlements. The letter calls for the adoption of an urban land policy and the signing of the Expropriation Bill to unlock idle land and provide secure housing and economic opportunities for the youth.