Millions of people could be displaced due to extreme weather events, particularly in developing countries with low income. Of the estimated 971 million people -- over...
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Global energy demand is expected to increase by 30% by 2040, as of IEA New Policies Scenario. Demand for electricity might double by 2060, estimates the World Energy Council...
Exposure to natural hazards doubled in the last 40 years; earthquake affects the highest number of people; flood is the most frequent natural disaster; tropical cyclone winds...
Sustainable Development Goals, European Union portal Towards a Sustainable Europe by 2030 -- Reflection paper -- assessment of the EU’s performance on the Sustainable Development Goals...
Approximately 20-30% of the Earth’s vegetated surface shows persistent declining trends in productivity over the past 20 years. This is mainly due to land and water use, as well...
Climate change will amplify existing risks and create new ones. Consequences of climate change, such as weather-related disasters, are set to continue even if...
Greenhouse gas emissions and pollution Greenhouse gas emissions and pollution are increasing, largely driven by economic and population growth. Meantime, the Earth’s biodiversity and resilience shows...