Blog: Extreme Weather
Smallholder Farmers Lead Climate Adaptation Efforts: Investing Billions Annually
Smallholder farmers globally invest $368 billion annually for climate adaptation, averaging $838 per household. Despite this, only 0.3% of international climate finance reached them in 2021. Carbon markets and increased international support are essential for enhancing resilience and innovation in smallholder farming.
Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study
Uncovering Climate's Grip on Food Prices: New Study Reveals Troubling Findings
Climate change could turn up the heat on inflation, according to report
Study Warns of Climate-Induced Inflation Surge: Impact on Global Economy
Food prices could increase further due to climate change's effect on inflation around the world: Study
Study Warns of Soaring Food Prices Linked to Climate-Driven Inflation Worldwide
Extreme Weather and Crop Insurance: Taxpayers Foot the Bill
A recent report sheds light on the increasing financial burden extreme weather places on the federal government and taxpayers. Crop insurance payouts, exceeding $118 billion between 2001 and 2022, reveal the staggering costs incurred due to droughts, heatwaves, and floods.
Climate Change Threatens Banana Prices: Expert Insights and Challenges Ahead
A warming climate and fast-spreading diseases threaten supplies and push up prices, a top banana industry expert warns.
Liberica Excelsa: A Climate-Resilient Coffee Variety Offering Hope Amidst Global Warming Threats
Ugandan Coffee Growers Find Beans Resilient to Climate Change
China's Climate Crisis: Grappling with Extreme Weather and Urgent Consequences
China is grappling with the dual threats of extreme heat and devastating floods this summer, and the consequences of these climate-related events are reaching far beyond the affected regions.
Crisis in Ukraine: Impact on Food Prices and Inflation in the EU
Amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU faces climate-driven challenges, including winter droughts and rising food prices, impacting agricultural sectors and exacerbating inflation.
Climate Crisis Threatens Global Coffee Production with Lower Yields and Higher Prices
Climate change drives higher coffee prices and reduced yields as rising temperatures disrupt coffee production, leading to potential market impacts and land loss for cultivation by 2050.
Heatwaves and Drought Devastate Farmers in Argentina and Paraguay
Severe heatwaves and drought in Argentina and Paraguay cause worst harvests in seven years, leading to economic losses, impacting global food prices, and raising concerns about long-term agricultural sustainability.
Climate Change Takes Toll on Cotton Harvests, Driving Inflation
The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident in the cotton industry, contributing to rising inflation
Crop-Destroying Floods Threaten Food Inflation in Australia
Dramatic floods in eastern Australia threaten crops, driving up food prices amidst inflation. La Nina's persistence compounds crop losses, demanding collaborative action to mitigate impacts on consumers and the economy.