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[1/8] Julie Bourdin et Tommy Trenchard témoignent de la vulnérabilité extrême des oasis du Kanem au Tchad. Leur article analyse comment l’aridification accélérée et l’ensablement menacent ces socio-écosystèmes essentiels aux mobilités et à l’agriculture. #geography #climatevulnerability #Sahel
How rolling sand dunes are creeping up on last remaining oases on edge of Sahara
In western Chad, villagers are desperately trying to hold back the sand as the climate crisis wreaks havoc on one of the hottest countries in the world
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November 25, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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President Armeni warns that for small island states, debt sustainability isn't just economic—it's a matter of survival that demands urgent international action.

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#US #CitizenPortal #SeychellesSmallIslands #DebtRelief #ClimateVulnerability #FinancialAccessibility
Seychelles calls for affordable long-term finance and debt relief for small island states
Armeni urged international finance mechanisms to account for small island vulnerability—calling for affordable long-term financing, meaningful debt relief, and implementation of a multidimensional vulnerability index beyond GDP measures.
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September 26, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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[1/8] Marine Lamoureux emmène sa nounou Germaine Kossiwa Tiem au Togo, son pays natal, pour documenter les effets concrets du dérèglement climatique. Ensemble, elles interrogent l’invisibilisation du désastre écologique en Afrique de l’Ouest. #geography #climatevulnerability #Togo
« Les gens ne se rendent pas compte » : au Togo, au-devant du désastre climatique
Dans le premier volet de notre série « Le climat, ma nounou et moi », notre journaliste emmène sa nounou togolaise en reportage dans son pays d’origine. Une manière de se confronter à la brutale réali...
www.la-croix.com
July 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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[7/8] Ce reportage fait entendre une voix trop souvent ignorée : celle de ceux qui vivent le changement climatique mais n’ont pas les moyens de s’en protéger. Germaine le résume : "Il faut en parler, sinon rien ne bougera." #geography #climatevulnerability #Togo
July 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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[8/8] Les oasis du Sahel sont un laboratoire des limites planétaires. Ils montrent comment sécheresse, vents, pression démographique et instabilité économique recomposent l’habitabilité. Elles éclairent les défis des marges arides à l’ère de l’Anthropocène.
#geography #climatevulnerability #Sahel
Mahamat Ali, of SOS Sahel, inspects a barrier of palm fronds designed to secure sand dunes that threaten to swamp the oasis of Nokou in Kanem province
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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11. #climatechange #biodiversity #birds #climatescience #climatevulnerability #northamerica #artists #conservationstatus #populationrecovery #science #climatecrisis #climateemergency #climateadaptation #biodiversityloss #dawnchorus 🧵⬆️
March 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Hurricane Helene exposed Yancey County's vulnerability as unheard warnings led to unprepared communities along the Cane River.
#HurricaneHelene #ClimateVulnerability #DisasterPreparedness
Helene’s Unheard Warnings
As Hurricane Helene barreled toward Yancey County in North Carolina, communities along the Cane River in the Black Mountains were particularly vulnerable. But there were no evacuation orders, and few grasped what was coming.
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July 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Extreme weather is worsening the plight of Pakistan's homeless. It's time for actionable policies to protect our most vulnerable citizens.
By Faryal Shahzad

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#Homelessness #ClimateCrisis #Pakistan #SocialJustice #ClimateVulnerability #Homelessness
Homeless And Heat-Stressed - Vulnerabilities Exacerbated By Climate-Change
The World Meteorological Organization warns of supercharged weather extremes and record-breaking heat through 2030, spelling disaster for those living rough
www.thefridaytimes.com
June 11, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Pakistan and Bahamas join push for global pact to phase out fossil fuels

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/18/pakistan-bahamas-fossil-fuel-climate-change

#FossilFuelNonProliferationTreaty #ClimateVulnerability #GlobalEnergyTransition #ClimateJustice #RenewableEnergy
December 18, 2024 at 1:21 PM
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3/ 📍Southeast Asia has the highest estimated heat-related mortality burden linked to deforestation, but tropical Africa and Latin America are also heavily affected.
In the DRC alone, 42 million people are exposed to deforestation-induced warming.
#ClimateVulnerability #EnvironmentalHealth
September 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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🇺🇳 At #COP30 in #Brazil, @antonioguterres said overshooting 1.5°C is now inevitable, urging a paradigm shift to limit its impact. 3.6B people face #climatevulnerability. Our #CallToAction pushes for #digitalpayments to boost climate resilience -> https://bit.ly/3I46EUY
November 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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[8/8] Ce récit intime, entre journalisme et mémoire migrante, illustre comment le changement climatique creuse les inégalités et fragilise les plus vulnérables. Loin d’un luxe, l’écologie devient ici une question de survie collective. #geography #climatevulnerability #Togo
July 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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A farmer in a rural community affected by drought may be more likely to migrate than someone in a city whose job does not depend on agriculture

“It’s very context specific and certainly not a linear relationship” says @kelseabest.bsky.social on our podcast
##climatechange #climatevulnerability
December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Corpus Christi has moved to drought stage 1 restrictions, but officials warn that the drought is far from over—are you prepared for the impact?

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#CorpusChristiNuecesCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #ClimateVulnerability #CorpusChristiWater #DroughtManagement #WaterConservation
Corpus Christi water official says supplies improved but drought remains; city stays in Stage 1 restrictions
Corpus Christi Water reported combined reservoir capacity above 40%, allowing a move to drought stage 1, but warned drought conditions persist and that surface-water dependence leaves supplies vulnerable to weather and El Niño uncertainty.
citizenportal.ai
September 21, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Despite minimal global emissions, Pakistan remains highly climate-vulnerable—driving its active engagement in global climate dialogue and clean energy initiatives.
#ClimateVulnerability #GlobalClimateAction #CleanEnergy
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Clean Energy at the Center of Global Climate Action - Stratheia
Pakistan reaffirms its clean energy commitment, linking climate action, air quality, and sustainable development on International Day of Clean Energy.
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February 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Nepal, a country with minimal contribution to global emissions, is facing devastating impacts from climate change, highlighting the urgent need for accessible support for vulnerable nations.

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#US #LossAndDamage #NepalClimateSupport #CitizenPortal #ClimateVulnerability
UN resident coordinator frames Nepal devastation as a loss-and-damage example, urges accessible support
Leila Peters Yaya told reporters that Nepal contributed little to global emissions yet faces profound human and economic consequences, and said the government's request to the loss-and-damage fund must be considered through established governance and decision-making processes.
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September 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Tumwater is gearing up for a groundbreaking climate vulnerability assessment, tackling threats from extreme heat to wildfires with support from King County and NOAA!

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Tumwater seeks King County, NOAA technical assistance for climate vulnerability assessment; committee forwards agreement
City staff recommended a technical services agreement with King County and NOAA to produce a Tumwater-specific climate vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan; committee voted to forward the item to the Dec. 2 council consent agenda. City match and grant-timing details were discussed.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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Nepal is in crisis after devastating floods have left 1,367 dead and over 5,000 missing, prompting urgent calls for global solidarity and assistance.

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#US #CitizenPortal #DisasterRelief #ClimateVulnerability #HumanitarianAid #NepalCommunity
Presenter urges international community to show "solidarity" with flood-hit Nepal
A presenter appealed for international solidarity after floods devastated Nepal, reporting 1,367 confirmed dead and roughly 5,132 missing and saying aid from WFP, UNICEF and WHO has reached affected communities.
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September 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Lane County just released a groundbreaking Electric Grid Handbook that reveals vulnerabilities and opportunities to enhance our energy future—are we ready to tackle the challenges ahead?

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#LaneCounty #OR #ClimateVulnerability #EnergyResilience #LaneCountyElectricGrid
Lane County releases electric‑grid handbook and selects future‑demand analysis for DOE technical assistance project
Lane County and partners released the Power Lane County Electric Grid Handbook and selected a future demand growth analysis (with resilience valuation and critical‑facilities assessment) as the countywide DOE technical‑assistance project; staff and national‑lab partners highlighted transmission vulnerabilities, wildfire risks and limited local generation.
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July 16, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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Council Member Gabbard warns that a mere $1.16 rate increase won't cut it in the fight against St. Petersburg's escalating flooding crisis.

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#PetersburgPinellasCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #ClimateVulnerability #InfrastructureImprovement #StPetersburgStormwater
Council Member Gabbard Opposes Modest Stormwater Rate Increase Amid Flooding Concerns
Gabbard votes against stormwater rate hike, urging more aggressive action for flood prevention.
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August 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Punta Gorda residents are demanding immediate action as repeated flooding devastates local businesses, leaving owners frustrated and desperate for effective solutions.

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#PuntaGordaCityCharlotteCounty #FL #ClimateVulnerability #InfrastructureImprovement #CommunityEngagement
Business Owner Demands Flood Mitigation After Severe Storm Damage in Downtown
Creative Window Treatments owner calls for urgent flood protection following repeated flooding incidents.
citizenportal.ai
March 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Hydropower: can it hold up against climate change?

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#HydroPower #WaterPower #RenewableEnergy #HydroElectric #ClimateVulnerability
Hydropower: can it hold up against climate change?
Recent droughts in Colombia and Ecuador have severely hampered energy supplied by hydropower. Can the cheap, low-carbon renewable still thrive in an increasingly hot and dry world?
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April 26, 2024 at 1:06 PM
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Northern Economics unveils a groundbreaking methodology to assess the resilience of West Coast fishing communities, addressing vital social and environmental challenges they face.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #ClimateVulnerability #CommunityResilience #FisheriesManagement
Advisors review draft framework to measure resilience of West Coast fishing communities
Northern Economics presented a draft community‑resilience evaluation methodology to a Pacific Fishery Management Council advisory body, emphasizing a vulnerability framing (exposure, sensitivity, adaptive capacity), gaps in data and indicators, and tradeoffs in selecting a case study for testing the tool.
citizenportal.ai
June 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Anacortes is taking bold steps to combat climate change by developing a Climate Vulnerability Index that assesses community risks and promotes resilience for all citizens.

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#AnacortesSkagitCounty #WA #AnacortesClimate #CitizenPortal #CommunityResilience #ClimateVulnerability
Anacortes develops comprehensive Climate Vulnerability Index to assess local risks
Anacortes creates Climate Vulnerability Index to evaluate community resilience against climate impacts
citizenportal.ai
March 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Pakistan highlighted how floods, glacial melt, and geography make it one of the most climate-vulnerable countries despite contributing under 1% of global emissions.
#ClimateVulnerability #ClimateInequality #COP30
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COP 30 Summit and Climate Finance - Stratheia
COP30 highlights climate finance, clean hydrogen, and Pakistan’s role in advocating climate justice for vulnerable developing nations.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM