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As world leaders gather in Brazil for COP30, adaptation to climate change is one of the most pressing issues on the global agenda.

The energy transition is inextricably linked to social, economic, and political challenges, especially in rural areas.

A  new report  from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and  Oxford Poverty and Human Initiative (OPHI)  at the University of Oxford has demonstrated that nearly 8 in 10 people living in multidimensional poverty - 887 million out of 1.1 billion globally - are also directly exposed to climate hazards such as extreme heat, flooding, drought, or air pollution.

A joint study by EPFL and the University of Geneva takes a sweeping look at international migration in Switzerland from 1966 to the present day.

The outcomes of a new study on the extent of future flooding caused by climate change along the Clyde Estuary could help coastal cities around the world better defend themselves against rising tides and extreme weather.

To enhance biodiversity across aquatic and terrestrial systems, natural areas of high ecological value need to be interconnected. However, the necessary collaboration between different stakeholders is often lacking, particularly in urban areas. This is shown by a new study as part of the 'Blue-Green Biodiversity' Research Initiative.