From Thirst to Floods: Navigating the Impact of Climate Change on Global Water Resources
Recently, the effects of climate change on the world's water supplies have become more noticeable. The delicate balance of our water systems is being drastically changed as global temperatures rise, precipitation patterns change and extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity. According to C40 knowledge hub, more drought-related disasters have occurred since 2000 than in the preceding two decades, and at least 79 megacities have experienced severe water shortages.
The Foss Waterway Cleanup: A Success Story of Working Together to Care for Community
The Thea Foss Waterway, or City Waterway at the time, was designated as a superfund site in 1983. Big industries, such as the pulp mill downtown, as well as private business owners and the city of Tacoma itself, were designated as polluters — contributing to the prevalence of pollutants from chemicals such as phenols and pesticides. While this was projected to be an afterthought after industrialization, the harmful effects raised great concern for those in the community — stepping up to tackle the challenge of reversing the harmful effects.
COP28: An Overview of Progress and Setbacks at the Most Important Climate Conference in 2023
COP 28 was largely dubbed as a ‘historic’ decision, but what exactly unfolded in the conference? Dive into the intricacies of the breakdowns of COP28 outcomes including the decision text on GST, ACE, Just Transition and more!
Youth Groups in the Caribbean Are Working Towards Stronger Climate Resilience
Climate activism is prevalent in the Caribbean. For this article, Princess Avianne Charles highlights some of the many organizations that center feminist and youth involvement in climate advocacy and resilience.
Africa Climate Week Outcomes
The Africa Climate Week recently provided a vital platform for discussions and actions addressing climate change, adaptation, and sustainable development in Africa. With the theme "Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World", this week-long event, held concurrently with the Africa Climate Summit, initiated engaging conversations and initiatives dedicated to confronting the imminent climate challenges across the African continent.
Reflections on SB58 in Bonn, Germany
It has been more than a month since the closing of the 27th Conference of Parties (COP) to UN Climate Change. From being limited in our organizing opportunities to creatively advocating for change, COP27 was a rollercoaster. Check out a few reflections from Care About Climate members who attended CO
UN Water Conference Reflections
UN Water Conference : Reflections of CAC Delegates
Having this conference allows Parties to cooperate on a better platform at the international level, and access resources and stakeholders otherwise out of reach. Water is all encompassing, and all actors need to be involved in the drafting of policy, the promotion of access, the investment on water resilience, the fight for sanitation standards and the dialogues pushing for security and equality. The need for access to information is crucial, from local communities to international actors, all need to be educated on the importance of water, the need for urgent action and access tools for better advocacy.
COP27: Largely Excluded from Negotiations, Women Got Together at the Panels to Share Solutions
COP27: Largely Excluded from Negotiations, Women Got Together at the Panels to Share Solutions
The Breakthrough Agreement on Loss & Damage Finance Facility at COP27
The fundamental principle guiding international climate politics is that countries that grew wealthy by emitting greenhouse gasses have an obligation to reduce emissions more quickly than those that emit less. It’s particularly well-known that richer countries, usually in the global north, are historically the biggest contributors to global emissions. However, greenhouse gasses don’t limit themselves to national borders; the global climate is affected by emissions everywhere.
Recently, the effects of climate change on the world's water supplies have become more noticeable. The delicate balance of our water systems is being drastically changed as global temperatures rise, precipitation patterns change and extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity. According to C40 knowledge hub, more drought-related disasters have occurred since 2000 than in the preceding two decades, and at least 79 megacities have experienced severe water shortages.