Global Scans · Climate · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized that climate change has had a particularly serious effect on Indigenous peoples, threatening the ability of Indigenous communities in Canada to sustain themselves and maintain their traditional ways of life. SenCanada
• [New] Canada has a National Adaptation Strategy to reduce risks across all levels of government, so that communities can take action to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. SenCanada
• [New] While Australia's economic growth hit speed bumps early in of 2025 from Cyclone Alfred, other weather events and a dip in government spending, Deloitte Access Economics is optimistic the pace of economic growth will accelerate over the coming quarters. Neos Kosmos
• [New] The institutional structure of the Water Authority of Fiji has to be made financially sustainable which will ensure adequate funding is available for the massive infrastructure needs in the water and wastewater sector. The Fijian Government
• [New] The previously announced £86 billion investment into UK R&D over the Spending Review period will be targeted towards the IS - 8 and will aim to leverage private investment into research, technologies, and commercial adaptation. CaSE
• [New] Weather-related crop shortfalls in southern Malawi and eastern Madagascar threaten food security, highlighting vulnerabilities to climate change and SDG 13 (Climate Action). sdgtalks EN
• [New] Emerging variables such as technology volatility, extreme weather, and global supply chain lag are reshaping the traditional trinity of risk (political, regulatory, and construction). Lockton
• [New] Around half of the world's population currently suffers from high water stress at least one month per year, threatening secure delivery of water, food, health, jobs, and energy. WaterBlog@KTH: Reflect, Rethink, Refill
• [New] One of the big projects that gets a lot of air time is pipelines to transport Canadian oil, a major source of pollution due to greenhouse gas emissions. SenCanada
• [New] Even UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of a mass exodus of entire populations on a biblical scale due to sea level rise. The Conversation
• [New] Climate Action: IPCC warns of increased extreme weather with warming: a 1 °C rise causes 7-10% more rainfall Need for mitigation of emissions and resilient urban planning in hill cities. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] If effectively implemented, digital solutions could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 15-20% by 2030, especially by improving efficiency in the construction, energy, transport and manufacturing sectors. Telefonica
• [New] As the world rapidly warms, levels of tropospheric ozone are projected to increase in all business-as-usual scenarios, exacerbating the most damaging impacts of climate change and harming health, agriculture and ecosystems. Clean Air Fund
• [New] Tensions in the South China Sea, labour shortages at U.S. ports, and rising insurance premiums have all added layers of risk. Rand Technology -
• [New] Greenpeace is demanding that governments, including Australia, ratify the Global Ocean Treaty and commit to the goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030. Greenpeace Australia Pacific
• [New] Transitioning away from fossil fuels is critical for addressing climate change, with goals of reducing their contribution to 0% by 2050. GreenBusinessBarbados.com
• [New] Sea level rise on both Pacific and Indian Ocean sides of Asia exceeded the global average, posing serious risks to low-lying coastal areas. kp ias academy
• [New] Climate change remains heightened in 2025, with 78% of consumers citing they are in some way concerned about the threat of extreme weather events. FA News
• [New] Pakistan has cooperated with China to build many water conservancy projects, which can enhance Pakistan's autonomy in water resources and reduce the security risks posed by the regional power claiming to permanently cut off water sources. The Nation
• [New] Climate change is threatening the health of Canada's forests, but revolutionary genomics research will give foresters a way to push back. Genome BC
• [New] About £2.2bn will be spent on staff, medicines, new technology and equipment in rural communities, coastal towns and working-class regions. SKY
• [New] Transition planning should enable investors to understand how climate risks and opportunities affect a company's value and how they are adapting their business strategy to reduce their climate impact, in order to provide a sustainable future and grow the UK economy. GOV.UK
• [New] Wildfire risk is increasing in frequency, severity and cost, driven by climate change, land use changes and expanding urban development. Insurance Business

Last updated: 30 June 2025