El Niño is firmly established and will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months, with big impacts on rainfall and temperature patterns and associated risks of floods, drought and extreme heat, according to a new update from the World Meteorological Organization.
Flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa region have destroyed homes and bridges and disrupted access to clean water, with Save the Children delivering emergency aid to 1,000 households as rescuers search for survivors.
Cities across Latin America have reached 10,000 electric buses in operation, led by São Paulo, Santiago and Bogotá, avoiding an estimated 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions every year, according to C40 Cities and ICCT.
Meeting in Jeddah for the 2nd Stakeholder Consultation, the World Water Council confirmed preparations for the 11th World Water Forum in Riyadh (March 2027), calling on the global water community to become 'Dignity Defenders' and restore access to water for the most vulnerable.
A joint C40 Cities and IFC analysis outlines practical pathways for emerging-market cities in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and India to scale EV charging infrastructure, projecting USD 3.8 billion in investment needs by 2035.