Adaptation

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Weathering the storm: protecting the human rights of older persons in a changing climate

Journal article / Older persons have a vital role in shaping responses to climate change and building a sustainable future.

30 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Wellbeing

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Why we need to talk about older people and climate change in Africa

Perspective / Gary Haq in The Conversation: governments and institutions must collect more data on how climate change impacts older adults to develop inclusive policies.

30 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Wellbeing

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Brackets of power: the fight for environmental justice in Southeast Asia

Perspective / As ASEAN develops its declaration on environmental rights, brackets become a battleground for the future of people and the planet.

30 September 2024 / About Adaptation and Participation

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Engaging older people for climate-resilient communities

Feature / Older people are more vulnerable to climate impacts, but they should also be vital, active participants in climate action, reflects Gary Haq.

30 September 2024 / About Adaptation and Climate policy

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SEI at Climate Week NYC 2024

Past event / Get the who, what, when and where for SEI's presence at Climate Week NYC.

22 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Climate services, Finance and Pollution

Frailejones shrubs dot the foreground in a muted green grassland, while a large body of water spreads at the feet of some mountains in the background at El Angel Ecological Reserve in northern Ecuador

From gray to green: finding common cause for people and planet

Past event / This virtual New York Climate Week event explores on-the-ground trade-offs and solutions with SEI experts that benefit climate and biodiversity alike.

27 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Household energy, Public policy and Water resources

Green goals and economic gains: shedding light on Georgia’s energy and climate strategy

Feature / In this feature, Margalita Arabidze discusses the economic benefits of aligning Georgia's climate strategy to international and European standards.

27 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Finance and Sustainable lifestyles

Aerial view of a dry, cracked earth landscape with scattered small green shrubs casting long shadows on the ground. The soil appears parched and fragmented, indicating severe drought conditions.

Webinar: global ageing and climate change – regional dialogue Eurasia and the Middle East

Past event / SEI and HelpAge International are hosting an online dialogue to explore challenges around ageing in a changing climate in Eurasia and the Middle East.

26 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy and Wellbeing

A person walks across stepping stones in a flooded street in Kihoto, an informal settlement affected by recurring floods.

Beyond blankets: how lack of official support increases vulnerability during disasters

Feature / Kihoto residents in Kenya face ongoing displacement, health risks and economic hardship as floods worsen, underscoring the need for long-term solutions.

26 September 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate services, Disaster risk, Participation and Sanitation