Category: Early Warning
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Water at the Heart of Climate Adaptation
The critical role of water in climate adaptation again strongly highlighted the findings of the World Meteorological Organization “State of Climate Services” report. The progress made in developing climate services, particularly in vulnerable regions, while stressing the urgent need for further investment and capacity building. The interconnectedness of water, climate, and human livelihoods is emphasized,…
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Emerging Atlantic Nina and La Niña: Implications for Global Climate Patterns
We have observed a rapid cooling in the equatorial Atlantic Ocean in the past three months. This is happening at a record speed. This emerging “Atlantic Nina” pattern and an expected La Nina in the Pacific Ocean present a complex interaction of climate forces that could have far-reaching impacts on weather patterns worldwide. According to…
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Strengthening Early Warning Systems for Global Climate Resilience
The Hydromet Gap Report 2024, produced by the Alliance for Hydromet Development, summarized critical gaps we must urgently address. It reveals that many NMHS in the developing world face severe resource constraints, knowledge gaps, outdated infrastructure, and limited data sharing – hampering their ability to deliver the early warnings and climate services communities need. For…
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A Decade of Building Climate Resilience in Somalia Through Early Warning Systems
Reflecting on my engagement in Somalia over the past decade, it’s been a profoundly transformative journey. My involvement began with supporting the establishment of their hydrometeorological working group, which was a foundational step towards enhancing the nation’s capacity to understand and respond to climate variability. The subsequent development of a multi-hazard early warning centre marked…
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The Brown Ocean Effect: How Warm, Wet Land Is Re-Energizing Cyclones
Cyclones typically lose power once they move over land. However, new research shows that if the storm passes over warm, soaked ground, the moisture and heat from the soil can re-energize the hurricane. This mimics the way that the warm ocean usually fuels the storms. As climate change increases extreme weather events, understanding this phenomenon…
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Cost of Climate Change
The historic decision at #COP28 to establish a loss and damage fund marks a new chapter in climate justice. As the first recipients are selected, prioritising principles of fairness, openness, and grassroots-led efforts is essential. Decisions about allocating resources should aim to level the playing field for vulnerable groups and be made transparently. Most importantly,…
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The 5 Resets: Rewiring for Resilience in a High-Stress World
A nice read on “5 Resets” as described by Aditi Nerurkar to rewire our brain and body for less stress and more resilience! The First Reset: Get Clear on What Matters Most• Take time to reflect on your values and what is truly important to you.• Prioritize your tasks and responsibilities based on these values.•…
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Leveraging Climate Finance and Blended Funding for Water Resilience
Closing the vast financing gap for water security and climate resilience will require mobilizing funds from multiple sources – public, private, and innovative climate finance mechanisms – and blending them effectively. Traditional funding (government budgets and aid) is insufficient on its own, given estimates that $114–150 billion per year is needed to meet global water and…
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Urgent Action for Tropical Forests and Climate Resilience
In the 19th century, scientists discovered that plant leaves could survive temperatures of up to 50° Celsius, but beyond this threshold, they perished. Fast forward to 2021, a study of 147 tropical plant species found that the average temperature beyond which photosynthesis failed was 46.7°. This is the heartbeat of our planet, the rhythm of…
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Call to Action: Corporate Transparency and Accountability in Ecosystem Restoration
The world’s ecosystems, the lifeblood of our planet, are under severe stress. According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, about 75% of the Earth’s land surface has been significantly altered, and around 66% of the ocean area is experiencing escalating impacts due to human intervention. Large transnational corporations (#TNCs) have a…
Bapon (SHM) Fakhruddin, PhD 