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Climate
Humanitarian dimensions of climate change including displacement, food insecurity, health impacts and loss & damage.
OVERVIEW
Global picture
2024 was the warmest year on record (+1.55°C). Loss and Damage Fund became operational with USD 720M pledges.
CURRENT SITUATION
What's happening now
Climate emergencies now account for 60% of UN appeals. Small Island Developing States face existential risk. Ecosystem tipping points activated in Amazon and Arctic.
Temp anomaly
+1.55°C
2024
Climate displaced
26M/yr
L&D fund pledges
USD 720M
COP28
Adaptation gap
USD 194-366B
annually
MAJOR ACTORS / NETWORKS
Key organizations
UNFCCCIPCCGCFUNEP
MOST AFFECTED
Countries & regions
SIDSSahelHorn of AfricaSouth Asia
TRENDS
Evolving patterns
Nature-based solutions
Just transition frameworks
Climate migration compacts
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
International conventions
- UNFCCC 1992
- Paris Agreement 2015
- Global Goal on Adaptation
PREVENTION
Response strategies
- 1.5°C mitigation pathways
- Anticipatory adaptation finance
- Loss & damage financing
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