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Maldives climate action to continue despite political turmoil
Official says adaptation plans will not be disrupted as the country looks to shift populations to its most resilient islands.
Climate-linked migration affects 42 million in Asia and set to rise
Asian Development Bank says better preparation is required to protect region from environmental disasters and to better equip cities for an influx of migrants.
UN Water Report: Climate change to exacerbate water stress
New report highlights acute water shortages developing world could face as climate changes over next three decades.
Kiribati president rejects climate change evacuation stories
Tong says new land on Fiji will be used for economic development and relocation remains an absolute last resort.
Kiribati Cabinet approves plan to buy land in Fiji for climate refugees
Kiribati’s president has called the move a possibility but a last resort, as the country’s cabinet approves the purchase of land on Fiji’s Viti Levu Island to home future climate refugees.
Climate Week chief aims to inspire generation of green leaders in UK
Campaign CEO says leadership is the ‘single most important concept’ for campaign, which starts on Monday 12 March.
Comment: World can learn from Scotland’s approach to Climate Justice
Chris Hegarty, Christian Aid’s Senior Policy Advisor for Scotland writes for RTCC about the bold moves the country took last week and the need for the country to continue to be a strong leader in the future.
Population growth biggest threat to India’s development
Better population management added to improved education and accountability on environmental degradation required to boost development.
Climate change should be considered as security threat says African Union
Speaking at a conference of 14 African countries, experts urged for climate change to be considered as a security issue as well as an environmental one.
Calling all students: RTCC needs you!
Are you a student who’s passionate about the environment? Then RTCC wants you for our new Student Collaboration Project – mapping climate action across the UK.
Podcast: Impact of 2007 floods in Uganda
In the first of a series of UNFCCC CDM Radio Club reports, Emmanuel Okella talks about the effect severe flooding had on Uganda in 2007, and how the country is recovering.
Comment: How young people are the key to building a sustainable future
Daisy Haywood, from the Cambridge Climate and Sustainability Forum asks what needs to be done to get more young people to act over climate change.
“Unavoidable” climate change in Canada could make ice-hockey history
Scientists warn that even if the world stopped producing greenhouse gas emissions immediately, Canada could expect warming of 2°C, making outdoor ice-hockey history.
Ignoring climate change could cost USA billions
US Federal Emergency Management Agency warns that ignoring the risks of climate change now will cost the country in the long run.
Photo of the week #7
This week’s photo of the week, the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda.
Keystone XL shows growing power of grassroots politics
Tea Party and Occupy unite in latest pipeline dispute as local political groups increasingly fill the void left by governments suffering policy inertia and economic stagnation.
Closing the Loop: Designing for a sustainable future
RTCC explores the world of sustainable design and the Cradle to Cradle philosophy.
Oscars weekend: Five green movies not to miss…and one you should
To mark the Academy Awards, RTCC looks at some of the best environmental films on offer…and one not so good.
Sceptics, prove climate change isn’t real and win a gun
A US conservationist has said he will donate his prized shotgun to anyone that can prove to him that global warming does not exist.
Fighting for the survival of the Sundarbans
Bangladesh’s government is planning to build a coal power station in an area rich in biodiversity. RTCC has an exclusive report from the Sundarbans on what is proving a bitter fight for local activists.