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A new UNU study reveals how climatic stressors affect communities, what measures households take to prevent damages, and what the consequences are when they are unable to adjust.
Coping with floods in Bangladesh
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At the UN Climate Change negotiations, speaking on behalf of the 48 countries in the Least Developed Countries (LDC) group, its Chair Dr. Pa Ousman Jarju stated, “This new report sheds light on the possibilities and constraints we face in our fight against climate change. Ignoring this knowledge can either mean our collective success or failure in stemming the pathways to loss and damage."
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International Organization for Migration, Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel, UN Environment Programme, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, United Nations University
Changes in Climate Trends Impacting Livelihoods and Food Security in the Sahel and West Africa
A new study has found that the impacts of changing climatic conditions on the availability of natural resources, combined with population growth and weak governance, have led to greater competition over...
