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Sat, Dec 9, 2023
A “Paris” moment for loss and damage
This blog explains what the loss and damage fund is and the progress that came out of its operationalization at COP28.
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Tue, Dec 5, 2023
What’s next for the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda?
Arsht-Rock explains what the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda is and why it is so critical for the future of climate adaptation.
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Tue, Dec 5, 2023
A historic day for cooling: The launch of the Global Cooling Pledge
The Global Cooling Pledge is the first global collective action to reduce the cooling sector's greenhouse gas emissions.
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Mon, Dec 4, 2023
Why should COP28 prioritize extreme heat resilience? A guest feature from former President Felipe Calderón
As world leaders meet in Dubai for COP28, Arsht-Rock’s Global Ambassador for Heat Action and former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón calls for cities and nations to accelerate action on extreme heat resilience worldwide.
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Sun, Dec 3, 2023
The nexus of heat, health, and gender
Addressing the nexus of heat, health, and gender is critical to advancing climate resilience and protecting women around the world.
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Tue, Nov 21, 2023
Cooling the capital: How Athens is designing a cooler future
Amid rising temperatures, Athens, Greece has taken bold steps to combat extreme heat. The city’s Chief Heat Officers have worked to raise awareness, increase preparedness, and redesign the city for a cooler, safer future.
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Fri, Nov 17, 2023
Catalyzing insurance sector action to protect communities from extreme heat
Advancing the insurance sector’s core risk management capabilities will help reduce the growing physical risks of climate change and extreme heat.
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Thu, Nov 9, 2023
Protecting pregnant women from extreme heat’s impacts
Pregnant women are vulnerable to the impacts of excess heat exposure. Despite the risks, there are clear, actionable steps that individuals, caregivers, and policymakers can implement to reduce risks and improve health outcomes for expecting mothers and infants.
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Tue, Sep 19, 2023
The climate crisis: The economic, health, and developmental consequences of extreme heat
Extreme heat impacts everything from individual health to national economies. Cities are especially vulnerable to this growing crisis, but there are solutions that can help them reduce the human and economic impacts of climate change.
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Fri, Jul 14, 2023
Cities are categorizing and naming heat waves—yours should, too.
This article explains why cities around the globe are beginning to categorize and name heat waves to prepare for climate-driven extreme heat. You’ll learn why heat is so deadly, who is most vulnerable, and how using a health-based heat early warning system and naming heat waves can protect people.
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