Perspectives

A decade after powerful Typhoon Haiyan, reflections on how power affects recovery

Perspective / On 8 November 2013, super Typhoon Haiyan left a trail of destruction in the Philippines. A researcher reflects on power and recovery on the 10-year anniversary.

UK schools help monitor classroom air quality in massive citizen science project

Perspective / "Scientists, teachers and pupils are working together to evaluate air quality in UK classrooms" writes Sarah West in Air Quality News Magazine.

A decade after Typhoon Haiyan: reflections from a survivor

Perspective / This piece reflects on what went wrong and how disaster planning can be made more effective and inclusive.

Aftermath of Storm Babet shows the cost of short-term research funding

Perspective / When groundbreaking research projects come to an end when their funding expires, critical research findings are left stranded on the precipice of action.

Three major gaps in climate-adaptation finance for developing countries

Perspective / Experts examine the flow of public adaptation funds from the governments of developed countries to developing countries since the Paris Agreement.

COP28 is a prime opportunity to enhance global cooperation on adaptation

Perspective / "Countries must tackle climate disasters together," writes SEI's Richard Klein in Climate Home News.

Building the business case for a just transition in supply chains

Perspective / Mikael Allan Mikaelsson, Adis Dzebo and Richard Klein share insights on how businesses can manage supply chain risks in a just way.

Climate hazards aren’t restricted by borders – African countries have taken a big step to address this

Perspective / An insightful piece on how AWB's Roadmap for African Resilience can strengthen Africa’s resilience against transboundary climate risks.

Using the GSDR to guide a credible and effective second half of the 2030 Agenda

Perspective / With the 2023 GSDR as a beacon, Åsa Persson discusses how transformative societal shifts for SDGs are both attainable and imperative.