The Germanwatch Climate Risk Index 2026 warns that climate disasters since 1995 have killed 832,000 people and caused $4.5 trillion in losses. Poorer nations, including India with 80,000 deaths and $170 billion losses, suffer most. Germanwatch urges urgent COP30 action on finance and ambition.
Click to View MoreA recent scientific report warns that Earth is under severe climate distress, with 22 out of 34 key indicators reaching record highs. Rising global temperatures, greenhouse gas concentrations, ice melt, and extreme weather events signal that the planet is nearing critical tipping points. Despite growth in renewable energy, heavy reliance on fossil fuels continues, emphasizing the urgent need for rapid climate action to stabilize ecosystems and protect human and ecological well-being.
Click to View MoreA dedicated Urban Climate Emergency Fund is essential to provide timely financial support for immediate disaster response and long-term climate adaptation. Existing relief mechanisms are fragmented and inadequate to meet the growing challenges.
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