The global risks facing the world are complex, catastrophic and already upon us. We must adopt radical solutions to improve our ability to address them

Women and girls bear the brunt of the impacts of climate change. Empowering women to fulfil their potential must therefore be at the heart of adaptation strategies

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) demonstrates its commitment to mitigating climate change throughout its operations to fulfil Dubai’s energy and water needs. DEWA’s flagship plant, M-Station, epitomises this approach

Climate change poses a global threat that requires investors to be more engaged and proactive

How can the public exert more pressure on governments to take action on climate change?

Countries are progressing too slowly on green growth. Economic and environmental policy priorities must be more closely aligned

The new IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C makes it starkly clear that the transition to renewables needs to accelerate

After three decades of rapid growth in Asia, driven by cheap fossil fuels, sustainable options are the most promising for those still without access to energy

The goals of the Paris Agreement are achievable but not if we continue on the current path

Curbing global temperature rise will require removing more carbon from the atmosphere than we release into it. How can we harness natural ecosystems to help achieve this?

Transport emissions are demonstrating stubborn growth. What are the alternative technologies to make mobility sustainable and universally available?

Climate action requires a new paradigm for infrastructure projects that embeds ecological as well as societal benefits

The creation of a truly sustainable economy will require businesses and investors to become more attuned to the planet’s frailties and more responsive to public opinion

As countries review their nationally determined contributions ahead of the 2020 stocktake, what chance is there of meeting the 1.5°C target?

The Paris Agreement saw more than 90 countries reference plans to establish a carbon market or pricing mechanism. Are these schemes doing enough, and what can be done to make them more effective?

In an age with more climate data than ever before, how can we harness it to drive genuinely evidence-based climate action?

Children are the most vulnerable in every crisis, and climate change is no exception. But children deserve more than protection – they need tools to be the agents of change

With the right support, vulnerable communities can adapt to the escalating effects of climate change. We must do more – now – to help them

Hurricanes have taught Americans hard lessons about safeguarding communities before, during and after an extreme weather event. What can the rest of the world learn from the US experience?

According to the World Bank, climate change could displace some 150 million people by 2050. While many governments have sought to close their borders, the Sicilian capital has welcomed migrants, with inspiring results