Our Scans · (LF.13) Climate Action · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

• [New] In southwestern Bangladesh, where extreme heat and severe tropical cyclones threaten the lives of millions of people, a new kind of climate refuge has opened its doors. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] If there is a strong El Nino later this year, there's a serious risk that the effect of climate change and El Nino will result in unprecedented weather extremes. Sierra Magazine
• [New] Spain recently announced a national programme to establish a network of climate shelters - air-conditioned spaces that will generally also provide drinkable water and places to sit. BBC
• [New] Climate will change across Scotland by increasing the frequency and severity of extreme events for temperature and precipitation. NatureScot
• [New] The Environment Strategy for Scotland which acts as an overarching framework, uniting environmental, climate and sustainability policies to restore nature by 2045, using a precautionary approach. NatureScot
• [New] The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation has begun to consider climate risks as part of their wider risk management strategy. Climate X
• [New] El Nino is shifting typhoon tracks westward toward China's coast and heightening risks, while climate change makes storms wetter and more destructive. Insurance Journal
• [New] China's National Climate Center expects up to six typhoons to form in the Northwest Pacific and South China Sea in July, more than the average of 3.8. Insurance Journal
• [New] Methane should receive priority reduction, warning against narratives that delay climate action. CNS Media
• [New] More than half of global GDP depends on healthy ecosystems, yet nature continues to decline at a staggering rate, putting economic stability, climate progress and long-term prosperity at risk. Innovation Zero 2025
• [New] Environmental data from the European Environment Agency highlights that alpine climate shifts pose substantial long-term economic risks, threatening winter season lengths and necessitating costly artificial adaptation measures. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Nestle will work on upstream agricultural development through research into climate-resilient coffee varieties, distribution of high-quality saplings, and farmer training in sustainable, high-yield cultivation practices. CNS Media
• [New] As climate and weather-related risks continue to affect communities, infrastructure, and economies worldwide, advances in Earth-system forecasting can help improve preparedness and decision-making. Microsoft Research
• [New] The European Green Deal targets climate neutrality by 2050, creating regulatory pressure for manufacturers to adopt cleaner production methods. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Some regions, particularly in the Global South, are projected to experience significant changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, sea level rise, and other climate-related factors. Sierra Magazine
• [New] Urban centers globally are embracing climate resilience strategies that prioritize advanced crisis and emergency platforms as critical infrastructure, underpinned by multi-hazard early warning systems, dynamic evacuation network overlays, and real-time geospatial analytics. Persistence Market Research
• [New] El Nino in the current climate era is no longer just a meteorological event - it is a structural risk to India's macroeconomic stability. Riyasat IAS
• [New] Climate change is making extreme heat more severe, creating growing risks for public health, water security, agriculture, and economies worldwide. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] 68% of the global population will live in urban areas by 2050, concentrating climate vulnerabilities in cities where heat islands, flooding, and infrastructure failures can affect millions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Agricultural production must increase by 70% by 2050 to feed a global population exceeding 9.7 billion people, even as climate change threatens yields in major producing regions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The imperative to ensure global food security amid changing climate conditions presents substantial opportunities for agricultural resilience technologies including drought-tolerant crop varieties, precision agriculture systems, and climate-smart farming practices. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Fastest Growing Segment: Agricultural resilience technologies are projected to grow at a 20.3% CAGR through 2033, fueled by rising food demand, increasing climate-related yield risks, and accelerated adoption of climate-smart farming solutions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, forecast to expand at a 19.4% CAGR during 2026-2033, driven by large-scale urban resilience initiatives, smart city programs, high climate vulnerability, and multilateral development financing. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 13 July 2026