Environment
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Natural environment
Report
Climate anxiety in pre-adolescent children
This report examines the psychological impact of climate change education on primary age children, arguing that the current approach is cognitively inappropriate and ethically questionable. It calls for a shift toward developmentally appropriate, psychologically safe and empowering environmental education. The report provides recommendations for policy and practice.
Report
WMO global annual to decadal climate update 2025–2029
The report provides a synthesis of the global annual to decadal climate predictions. Global temperatures are expected to remain at or near record levels in the next five years, increasing climate risks on societies, economies and sustainable development. Every additional fraction of a degree of warming drives more harmful and extreme weather events and environmental...
Report
Outlook for biogas and biomethane
Biogases play an important and growing role in energy systems. This report presents a global geographical analysis of the untapped potential of biogas and biomethane from agriculture, municipal waste and forestry residues. It assesses the potential, costs and suitability of over 30 types of sustainable feedstocks in more than 5 million locations worldwide.
Report
Fast-tracking net zero by building climate and economic resilience: a summary for policymakers
This summary report for policymakers shows that reaching net zero is still possible but requires urgent action. It also discusses the importance of public support; trade, investment and finance; climate adaptation; and bridging knowledge gaps to improve the effectiveness of climate policies.
Discussion paper
Betting the house: Australia’s uninsured and underinsured households and the climate crisis
This paper highlights rising insurance prices and the degree of underinsurance and uninsurance in Australia at a time of increasing climate impacts. It argues government should tax fossil fuel companies to create a climate disaster fund to help cover climate and insurance costs.