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Disabled people face greater climate change risks – and they can also help NZ adapt
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New research highlights that disabled people in New Zealand face disproportionate climate risks but are largely excluded from policy discussions. Researchers argue this is a missed opportunity, as disabled people's lived experience navigating barriers gives them practical knowledge that could strengthen community resilience and improve climate adaptation planning for everyone.
Climate-related ‘silent adaptation’ coping strategies are going beyond official directives
Matched: climate
Grassroots communities are increasingly developing informal, self-directed responses to climate impacts that fall outside official policy frameworks. These "silent adaptation" strategies emerge spontaneously at local level, often filling gaps left by top-down directives. Despite their practical effectiveness, such improvised approaches remain largely unrecognised and unsupported by policymakers, limiting their potential broader impact.
Loss and damage fund delays first project approvals as needs dwarf resources
Matched: climate
The Loss and Damage Fund has delayed approving its first projects after receiving far more funding requests than it can meet. Board members opted for more time to decide which proposals to prioritise. The fund, established to help vulnerable nations cope with climate-related losses, faces a significant mismatch between available resources and the scale of need from applicants.
The loss and damage fund needs far more finance to deliver climate justice
Matched: climate
Campaigners are calling for the loss and damage fund, established to help vulnerable nations cope with climate-related disasters, to be significantly scaled up. Critics say current financing falls far short of what is needed and argue the fund must allow affected communities direct access to grants, rather than routing money through governments or intermediaries, to effectively deliver climate justice.
A supercharged El Niño is coming – are we ready?
Matched: climate
Scientists warn a powerful El Niño is approaching, likely intensifying extreme weather events including droughts, floods, and storms worldwide. Experts urge governments to strengthen climate resilience by protecting and restoring natural ecosystems, which can buffer against impacts. Current preparedness levels are considered inadequate given the scale of disruption expected from the combined effects of El Niño and ongoing climate change.