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A supercharged El Niño is coming – are we ready?
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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.
Tropical forest protection fund at risk after UK stalls on pledge
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A tropical forest protection fund launched at COP30 under Brazilian leadership is at risk due to a funding shortfall. The UK has stalled on its financial pledge, leaving the initiative short of startup capital. The fund was designed as an innovative financing model to incentivise rainforest preservation, but uncertainty over donor commitments threatens its viability before it can become fully operational.