⚠️This Sunday, you might have received a test alert to your phone from the UK #EmergencyAlertsService . Over the past several years, we’ve been working with similar technologies so people can predict and prepare for natural hazards.

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From Nepal ➡️ Sudan: how we're working with the UN Environment Programme and the European Union to empower farmers as they diversify their incomes and adapt to #ExtremeWeather .
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On intl day to eradicate poverty #IDEP young people are challenging poverty across the world. Blogs below get across the realities of living in poverty in uk and what needs to change.

Definitely joining the team at #newscientistlive next year

Renewable energy can be a gamechanger for agricultural communities but only if properly geared for their needs and the agricultural context and the business models are right. Mattia will be providing examples today.

Scaling up private sector engagement in climate adaptation is critical.

Join this workshop to explore the true potential of the private sector in adaptation programming. It builds on the experience of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance and our partner Resilient Cities Network

worldclimatesummit.org/workshop4day2

How would I go about finding out a rough view on how many people in the world work in what we might call the a the change system, sector or field - how would you find that out - from NGOs, funders, aid agencies, community organizers? #systemschange

Our #LivingPlanetReport has been published today, and the science is stark. We are facing a nature and climate change catastrophe. World leaders must not sit back and watch our world burn - failure to act will be a betrayal both of the natural world and future generations. #LPR22

Today is International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction #DRRDay , focusing attention on reducing vulnerability to catastrophic weather and other natural and man-made disasters. It’s core to the work we do with communities at the frontline of the climate crisis.

Just read this excellent piece in New Scientist while having lunch. Thank you Rebecca Speight. True leadership for our future requires working with nature not against it.

Flooding is the one of the biggest consequences of the climate emergency. While #LossAndDamage has been widespread, good community adaptation measures mean that livelihoods aren't shattered. Very pleased to see these pictures from my colleague.

Big change really does start small #tedxfiesole Together at the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance we are working to reduce flood risk for 2 million vulnerable people and get an extra $1 billion invested to transform the approach to this critical climate impact

#NewScientistLive is starting tomorrow! Don't forget to come find us for VR experiences, interactive games for children and learn how communities are thriving despite the impacts of climate change.

See you soon! fal.cn/3svw6

New Scientist Events

Beautiful start to my day @sheffield station

Last minute venue switch for #tedxfiesole dur to big storm . Found the best transport to make the switch.

Off for my final practice at the Roman amphitheatre. Can’t wait for the event tonight with fantastic set of speakers

Looking forward to discussing this important issue.

That's a wrap! Our Wash Advisor, James Ogutu took part in a talk show w/ @Grundfos & Aarhus Universitet today at World Water Week. They discussed how to ensure access to water is sustained in arid & semi-arid lands. We'll be involved in the Communications Initiative today: practicalaction.org/events/world-w…

#ClimateAction + #GenderEquality + Fight Poverty & more. ☀️ 💡 In our summer podcast playlist, we’ve got plenty of solutions you can implement to tackle the world’s leading challenges. If you missed it, click #Top10BFP , & discover them all.

More podcasts: snipbfp.org/3zlpfFk

👇🏽He's my county councillor. He's part of a progressive alliance that is transforming how ppl move around Oxfordshire.
It's now much easier & safer to walk & cycle. Next is buses + trains! Some fight it but they are bold & brave. Visionary leaders + communities change the world.