This temple at Angkor Wat in Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia, shows how nature adapted to grow around a man-made structure. But how will humans adapt to changes in nature due to climate change? (James Wheeler/Unsplash)
COP26 in Context: How will we adapt to the consequences of warming that are already here?
Today is day nine of COP26, and the theme is adaptation, loss, damage, and resilience.
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The U.N. climate summit will take on “adaptation, loss and damage” Monday. What does today’s conference theme mean? How is COP26 tackling the topic?
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12 great examples of how countries are adapting to climate change. The Thames barrier, risk-pooling in Africa, community involvement in Indonesia, and more — learn about current adaptation projects around the world.
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New U.N. report: Step up climate change adaptation efforts, or face huge disruption. Why is improving worldwide adaptation efforts such an urgent task, and what’s been holding us back? Researchers explain their work in the United Nations Environment Programme’s 2021 Adaptation Gap Report.
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A “just” climate change adaptation needs arts and culture. Visual artists are increasingly teaming with climate change adaptation experts to help communities achieve the needed “just transition.” See how creatives and adaptation experts can make change together.
Check back tomorrow for more info on what is being explored at COP26 — and good reads to keep you informed!