AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCOP31: The UN climate summit opened in Antalya with a push to turn pledges into action, but climate finance remains a major fault line as vulnerable countries seek more support. Record Heat: The WMO says 2026 is on track to rank among the four hottest years on record, with temperatures averaging about 1.47°C above pre-industrial levels through September. A strong El Niño could make 2027 even hotter, the agency warns. Local Adaptation: Malaysia proposed directing at least 20% of multilateral urban climate funding to local authorities and informal-settlement communities for cooling, stormwater management and resilient housing. The Philippines is also working with the UNDP on a national response to climate-related loss and damage. Children at Risk: Extreme weather disrupted education for an estimated 130 million children across Eastern and Southern Africa from 2005 to 2024, a UNICEF analysis found.
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