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Climate Change and Extreme Heat in India
India has been hit hard by one of its worst heat waves this year, especially in the northern, western, and...

Germany’s Public Health Programs that Address Extreme Heat Need to be Strengthened
Germany has experienced a series of extreme heat-related conditions, which have significantly impacted public health, agriculture, and the environment. These...

The French Government Takes Steps to Protect its Citizens from Extreme Heat
The heat has increased steadily these past few years, and France is no exception. Heat waves have been destroying crops...

The EU is Relying on National and Local Adaptation Efforts to Deal with Rising Temperatures
As climate change continues to spur record-high summer temperatures, it is clear that the EU is underprepared to face the...

Shorter Springs with Moderate Temperatures End in Sudden and Early Onslaughts of Extreme Heat in China
With its vast geographical expanse and diverse climate zones, China experiences significant challenges during the summer season. The rise in...

In 2023, Canadian wildfires burned 5% of the total forest area of Canada
2023 was the warmest year on record for the planet. Gordon McBean, Western professor emeritus recognized for his many global...

Impacts of Summer in Brazil
Brazil’s intense summer heat brings a series of significant challenges and impacts. We will explore these issues and discuss the...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: The Sunrise Movement, US
The Sunrise Movement operates mostly remotely and is a youth-led organization focusing on reducing carbon emissions. It was founded in...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: The Climate Coalition (TCC), UK
The Climate Coalition (TCC) is the UK’s largest NGO dedicated to action against climate change. The charity operates throughout England and...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: SHURA Energy Transition Center
The European Climate Foundation (ECF), Agora Energiewende, and Sabancı University (SU) Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) founded the SHURA Energy Transition...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: The Renewable Foundation, Spain
The Renewable Foundation is a think tank established in 2010 to raise awareness about the need to change the energy...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: Earthlife Africa
Earthlife Africa, established in 1988 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a non-profit organization that champions the cause of a better...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF)
The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) was established in 2010 to promote sustainable building practices and energy efficiency in Saudi...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: International Climate Change Development Initiative, Nigeria
Short History Founded in 2013, the International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) began as Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost weekly Twitter discourse...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (CEMDA)
This post tries to identify and describe the work of a leading non-governmental climate organization in Mexico, focusing on reducing...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: The Italian Climate Network (ICN)
ICN is an Italian NGO working to build a broad and impactful movement for positive societal change towards a low-carbon...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: Indonesia Forum for Living Environment
The Indonesian Forum for Living Environment (Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia, (WALHI) is an Indonesian environmental non-governmental organization. Established in 1980,...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: Foundation for Development Initiatives (FDI): Indian Non-Governmental Organization
Foundation for Development Initiatives (FDI) (https://www.developmentinitiatives.org/) is a national non-governmental organization in India focused on climate resilience interventions and activities....

Leading Country Climate NGOs: Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH)
Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) History and Mission DUH was founded in 1975 and has since developed into one of Germany’s leading...

Leading Country Climate NGOs: La Fresque du Climat
History of La Fresque du Climat La Fresque du Climat, or Climate Fresk, founded in 2018 by Cédric Ringenbach, is...