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The report estimates that governments in Los Angeles County will need to spend at least $12.5 billion through 2040 to adapt to climate change, with municipal governments bearing the largest share. The highest costs are associated with stormwater management to mitigate flooding ($4.3 billion) and combating urban heat islands through cool pavements ($2.5 billion) and tree planting ($1.4 billion). The study highlights that these costs disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color, and argues that fossil fuel companies should be held legally accountable for these expenses.

The proposal seeks USD 996,947 over 24 months to address critical capacity gaps in Kiribati's National Designated Authority (NDA) and broader stakeholder groups. Key objectives include operationalizing the Climate Finance Division, establishing 'No Objection' procedures, and updating the country's Strategic Framework and Country Programme. The project also aims to support the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFED) in achieving GCF FMCA re-accreditation and to enhance national coordination through the Kiribati National Experts Group (KNEG).

DASD Caroline Baxter describes the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) efforts to integrate climate literacy into professional military education (PME). She argues that climate change acts as a "threat multiplier" affecting installations, mission demand, and budgets. The DoD's approach focuses on making climate information mission-relevant, integrating it into existing curricula to avoid task saturation, and emphasizing readiness and lethality over political terminology. Key initiatives include the Climate Literacy Sub-Working Group, a new outcomes-based PME instruction, and a dedicated online portal for authoritative climate information.

The Spring 2024 survey of 1,031 American adults shows that 70% believe global warming is happening, with 59% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 64% of respondents express worry about global warming and 50% report personally experiencing its effects, there is a significant gap in understanding the scientific consensus, with only 21% aware that over 90% of climate scientists agree on human-caused warming. Americans conceptualize the issue primarily as environmental (77%) and scientific (68%). Despite 62% feeling a personal responsibility to help, social engagement remains low, with 66% rarely or never discussing the topic with family and friends.

The assessment identifies the Cape Coast Municipal Assembly (CCMA) as highly vulnerable to climate change, particularly through flooding and rising temperatures. Agriculture is ranked as the most vulnerable sector due to a total reliance on rainfed systems. The report highlights that coastal communities face severe risks from sea-level rise and erosion, exacerbated by illegal sand mining. Future projections indicate steadily rising temperatures and variable rainfall, necessitating adaptation strategies such as nature-based solutions, improved drainage, and the introduction of irrigation.

The Biocultural Community Protocol (PCB) for Niafrang, Senegal, serves as a guide for the sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of traditional knowledge. It details the village's diverse ecosystems—including a critical mineralized dune—and outlines traditional governance structures based on consensus. The document specifically highlights the threat posed by zircon mining projects, which the community opposes due to potential ecological damage to rice fields and water security. It also catalogs local biodiversity and medicinal plants, establishing a framework for 'prior informed consent' for any external access to genetic resources.

The U.S. experienced a record 28 billion-dollar disasters in 2023, causing over $93 billion in damages. Since 1980, tropical cyclones have been the costliest events, while severe storms are the most frequent. The document details how warming temperatures intensify specific hazards—such as increasing rainfall intensity and fueling stronger tropical cyclones—and notes that the average time between such disasters has shrunk from 82 days in the 1980s to 12 days in 2023.

A survey of 1,033 American adults in October 2023 shows that 72% believe global warming is happening, with 58% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 65% of respondents express worry about global warming and many identify specific local risks like power outages and extreme heat, a majority (65%) rarely or never discuss the topic with family and friends. Approximately 10% of respondents report symptoms of anxiety or depression linked to global warming. Despite these concerns, 60% of Americans disagree that it is too late to act, and 63% feel a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming.

The document provides a summary of the proposed oil and gas exploration activities in Block 3B/4B by Africa Oil South Africa Corp and its partners. It outlines the technical aspects of the drilling project, the potential negative impacts on marine biodiversity, local livelihoods, and the climate, as well as the projected short-term economic benefits. The guide serves as a call for public participation, detailing how stakeholders can review the draft EIS and submit comments by February 8, 2024.

The report details how Hawaii is experiencing accelerating climate crises, specifically through extreme drought, intense tropical storms, sea level rise, and increasing temperatures. It provides comprehensive lists of potential costs for mitigation and adaptation, ranging from water management and wildfire suppression to floodproofing infrastructure and public health interventions.

The report details the environmental and economic risks Maine faces due to climate change, including sea level rise, extreme precipitation, drought, and rising temperatures. It quantifies risks such as the potential inundation of 3,700 homes and the threat to a $600 million fishing industry, while providing comprehensive lists of necessary infrastructure and policy adaptations to mitigate these costs.

The report details how climate change threatens the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) through sea level rise, intense storms, and extreme heat. It provides specific projections for sea level rise in New Jersey and New York City, notes the increasing frequency of 'nuisance flooding' at The Battery, and highlights the vulnerability of critical assets like LaGuardia Airport's Runway 13/31. The document quantifies historical damages, such as the billions lost during Superstorm Sandy, and lists a comprehensive set of potential adaptation costs, including flood-proofing buildings, elevating infrastructure, and mitigating heat-induced rail and road degradation.

The Fall 2024 report on 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that 73% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 60% attributing it primarily to human activity. While 64% express worry about global warming and 49% claim to have personally experienced its effects, social engagement remains low, with 62% rarely or never discussing the issue with family and friends. The report also highlights significant concerns regarding local environmental risks, particularly extreme heat, air pollution, and power outages.

The Fall 2024 report on 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that a strong majority of Americans (73%) believe global warming is happening, with 60% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 64% of adults express worry about global warming and many perceive it as a current harm to the United States, social engagement remains low, with 62% rarely or never discussing the topic with family and friends. The report also highlights significant concerns regarding local environmental risks, particularly extreme heat, air pollution, and power outages.

Kenya's 2024 Adaptation Communication details the nation's vulnerability to droughts, floods, and sea level rise, particularly in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). It outlines a comprehensive policy framework centered on the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2015-2030 and the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2023-2027, prioritizing food security, water management, and disaster risk reduction. The report estimates a financial requirement of USD 44 billion by 2030 to implement priority adaptation actions.

The Climate-Smart Mangrove Tool is a methodology developed by WWF and the University of Queensland to help conservationists integrate climate change considerations into mangrove management. It employs a six-step process to evaluate biophysical vulnerability (exposure and sensitivity), assess socio-economic adaptive capacity, and prioritize management actions. The tool emphasizes the importance of site-specific characteristics—such as geomorphic setting, tidal range, and sediment supply—and climate threats like sea level rise and extreme weather. It provides a framework for selecting interventions, such as facilitating landward migration and restoring hydrological connectivity, to enhance the long-term resilience of mangroves.

The report examines the vulnerability of global trade infrastructure—including ports, roads, railways, and air transport—to both sudden extreme weather events and slow-onset impacts like sea-level rise. It highlights how the concentration of production centres in climate-vulnerable regions and the interconnected nature of global value chains can amplify the economic effects of localized disruptions.

The document examines how climate change and sea level rise threaten coastal communities and military infrastructure, potentially leading to social instability and reduced military readiness. It advocates for the use of nature-based solutions—such as mangroves, coral reefs, and salt marshes—as cost-effective alternatives or supplements to artificial infrastructure to dissipate wave energy and reduce flooding. The author highlights specific military applications, including US Department of Defense projects in Florida and UK efforts in overseas territories, and suggests that supporting these ecological defenses in partner nations can bolster strategic alliances and global security.

The project aims to transform Suriname's rice sector in the Nickerie district into a sustainable and climate-resilient system. It focuses on three main outcomes: improving water management and governance through the strengthening of Water Boards and the implementation of early warning systems; enhancing farming resilience via climate-smart seeds and cultivation practices; and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a new Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system. The initiative specifically targets the inclusion of women in a traditionally male-dominated sector and proposes a revolving fund to overcome financial barriers for smallholder farmers. With a requested GCF grant of USD 19.6 million, the project expects to benefit 35,600 direct beneficiaries and reduce emissions by 184,400 tCO2eq over its lifespan.

The document outlines the bidirectional relationship between aviation and climate change, noting that global air travel emitted over 780 Mt CO2 in 2022 while simultaneously facing operational disruptions from the resulting warming. It identifies five primary climate-driven disruptions: coastal flooding threatening airport infrastructure, high temperatures reducing aircraft lift and capacity, increased lightning strike risks, shifting jet stream patterns affecting flight duration, and a rise in severe clear-air turbulence. The text emphasizes the need for the aviation industry to implement adaptation measures, such as coastal defenses and adjusted flight scheduling, to maintain safety and manage costs.