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The state of Andhra Pradesh in India may be famous for its stunning emerald-green slopes covered in lush vegetation. Over the past few decades, however, the region...

A study of 862 European cities reveals a lack of adequate access to green space. It also highlights a climate-driven geographical difference and a clear socioeconomic divide.

Predicting climate conditions months in advance remains one of the most difficult problems in Earth science. A recent study, published in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science proposes...

Highlights: System understanding is main outcome of studies using crop and farm models in SSA. Few examples of models supporting climate risk management or adaptation. Integration...

Key Report Messages: Zambia faces a fundamental choice: remain on a low‑growth, climate‑vulnerable Business‑as‑Usual (BAU) path, or shift decisively to a National Green Growth Strategy (NGGS)...

This report is the response to a policy request submitted by European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) to the European Commission’s Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity ( KCBD) through its...

Green roofs and green walls can play a key role in helping European cities address climate change, biodiversity loss and urban heat, according to a new...

Experts and stakeholders involved in climate adaptation planning, implementation and monitoring are set to explore and identify satellite-based indicators to support climate adaptation policy. The two-day workshop...

A portable version of the global model used by ECMWF to produce medium-range weather forecasts is being made openly available to all for the first time. The OpenIFS model, a version...

The guidance is not legally binding, but it provides Member States with the flexibility to tailor adaptation measures to national and regional circumstances.