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October 13 is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), by 2030 the world will be facing roughly 560 climate hazards per year. There needs to be more understanding of the risks these hazards will have to agriculture in order to facilitate adaptation. More investments will lead to a variety of used adaptation tech and practices, as well as resilience-building plans. With higher climate hazard projections, what solutions can support the goal of doubling crop yields by 2050 for the future of food security? #agriculture #climatechange #adaptation

We must increase our investment in Nature-Based Solutions to address the significant changes in our coral reefs, coastal zones, mangroves, pine forests, and other sensitive ecosystems, which play a crucial role in our fight against climate change. #climatechange #smallislands #bahamas #naturesolutions

Brief interview for Channel New Asia. Singapore researchers are at the forefront of overcoming challenges to provide better predictions of extreme weather events, with the set-up of the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore. The institute will bring together expertise from local universities, research institutes, and industry players to study how rainfall will change in the next 100 years. This research will inform how Singapore can reinforce and protect its infrastructure from extreme weather events. https://lnkd.in/gGNdNAYR

How to deal with the increasingly severe effects of #ClimateChange in the #MiddleEast? Heat, droughts, and other weather extremes are currently spreading throughout the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. #Iraq in particular is increasingly becoming a hotspot of #climate change. In my new article for the IPG-Journal, I show how climate change, enduring crises, as well as mismanagement have led to the disastrous situation in #Iraq and the implications for national and regional #security policy. ⬇

These nature Based Solutions are efficient and effective.

This is an important step forward in addressing climate change and its impact on our cities. Singapore researchers are working to build a more resilient future for all.

🌱Nature-based solutions involve actively protecting, conserving, and restoring various ecosystems, including land, freshwater, and marine areas. These actions help enhance disaster resilience while tackling social, economic, and environmental issues, promoting human well-being and providing essential ecosystem services. 🌍 🧰This new toolkit from United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) and UNDRR supports countries in making nature-based solutions an integral part of planning under the comprehensive disaster and climate risk management approach considering both disaster risk reduction and climate change. Explore the full toolkit ➡️ https://ow.ly/Wh4e50SAkSl

Global Leadership Hall of Fame for Promoting Human-well Being and Making a Positive Difference: From Climate Change to Climate Finance, Climate Risk Mitigation and Framework for Nature-based Solutions: "Dear Vanel, welcome to the "powerful wave of young change-makers". They are rising, demanding to be heard and making their mark on society. In celebration of this youth-led movement, the Global Shapers Annual Summit 2024 will take place under the theme: "Dare to Innovate." 1) How to define the world's TOP 100 High Risks and Global Challenges, including Climate Change, Corruption, Fraud, Skill Gaps, Global Markets and Financial Systems Cybersecurity Threats in 20204? What is Climate Change? 2) What is Policy? Does AI have a major impact on Policy design, adoption and implementation? What are the stages of the policy process? 3) What is the C-suite? About the fiduciary duty of the board of directors? What is the difference between the Council, the Steering Committee and the Oversight Committee? 4) What does it take to become a successful C-suite Executive in the digital age of change and disruptive era of emerging technologies? My Global Leadership Legacy, Milestones and Scientific Journey as a successful global servant, transformational, and inspirational leader with world-class experience. I am a graduate from UNDP in Germany. I am thankful to the leadership team of UNO. I am grateful for this opportunity to sharpen my global leadership skills and competencies. I am passionate about upskilling and reskilling opportunities for executive career advancement. What is Climate Change? 𝑾𝑯𝑨𝑻 𝑨𝑹𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑲𝑬𝒀 𝑷𝑰𝑳𝑳𝑨𝑹𝑺 𝑶𝑭 𝑬𝑺𝑮? How to assess organizational preparedness, readiness and effectiveness in the digital age of change and disruptive era of emerging technologies? "Nature-based solutions involve actively protecting, conserving, and restoring various ecosystems, including land, freshwater, and marine areas. These actions help enhance disaster resilience while tackling social, economic, and environmental issues, promoting human well-being and providing essential ecosystem services." What is Global Leadership? From the United Nations Organization (UNO) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR): " How can artificial intelligence reduce risks from toxic slime? Harmful algal blooms are on the rise – up 59% from 2003 to 2020, fueled by pollution and the climate crisis. Non toxic algal blooms create "dead zones" in the water, and toxic blooms poison aquatic life, causing billions in economic damages." " Dear Vanel, welcome to the virtual program at the "2024 Global Shapers Annual Summit. It kicks-off today, July 10, 2024": I am delighted by the extraordinary leadership opportunity to join the Next Generation of highly experienced and talented EXPERTS and VISIONARIES with the right skill sets, business acumen, cleverness, digital growth mindset, technological prowess and exceptional leadership competencies.

**New CCIP Briefing Note ‘Facing the Conflict-Climate Change Nexus: The Case of Yemen’s Rural Communities’ co-authored by Raiman al-Hamdani, Hannah Porter and Manuel Almeida (ARK International). The briefing note explores the vulnerability of Yemen’s rural and farming communities, which at an estimated 19 million people comprise the majority of the country’s population, and, with some recommendations, describes the urgent need to address the conflict cycle and the role of climate change in it. #climatesecurity #humansecurity #security Link: https://lnkd.in/eUGZiRuB

Did you know the severe impact of wildfires fueled by climate change and human activities? - Devastate 4 million square kilometers annually, equivalent to half the size of the U.S. - The U.S. alone has seen 1.5 million wildfires since 2000. Read the excellent research done by Aijaz Hussain Shaik & do not miss his report!