Istanbul floods kill 3 in heaviest rain in 83 years
Heavy rainfall in Istanbul has caused widespread flooding, killing at least three people and displacing hundreds. The downpour is described as the heaviest in the city in 83 years.
Belize seeks deep sea protection to meet 30% ocean pledge
Belize plans to establish three offshore marine protected areas to complete its pledge to protect 30% of its ocean, focusing on deepwater features.
Mushrooms offer eco-friendly solutions for food security and plastic replacement
Mushrooms are critical to ecosystems and can serve as human food. Research highlights their potential to replace plastics and create sustainable housing materials, with one company using fungi to develop leather and packaging alternatives.
Marine conservation faces challenges despite increased pledges
Ocean conservation pledges are increasing, with French Polynesia and the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor establishing large protected areas. However, 'paper parks' and enforcement issues persist.
Food warfare tactics weaponize global supply chains amid conflicts and climate challenges
Ongoing wars are increasingly using food supply chains as a strategy, with disruptions to agricultural exports and rising costs straining food-insecure nations. This is compounded by climate challenges like El Niño.
Global Report: One in Three Cannot Act on Disaster Warnings
A global survey reveals 36% of people who receive disaster warnings are unable to take protective action, with those in low-income countries facing greater risks and fewer warnings.
India’s urban forest scheme struggles with delayed funding
India's Nagar Van Yojana, aiming to create urban forests, faces challenges due to delayed funding after the first year, impacting maintenance and staff retention. Field surveys highlight this critical gap.
Artificial mangrove roots aid Thailand’s coastal erosion defense
A new study shows artificial mangrove root systems retained between 16-88 cm of sediment in trials in Thailand's Samut Prakan province, offering potential respite from coastal erosion.
NOAA grant cuts reduce climate resilience funding in US
NOAA grant awards dropped 74% this year, with at least 26 existing grants terminated. Funding cuts impact community-based climate resilience projects, including water management and adaptation in the Northwest.