Global Scans · Climate · Weekly Summary

• [New] One third of the citizens of Tuvalu (a small Pacific Island nation) have applied for an Australian climate visa, offering refuge from rising sea levels and extreme storms threatening the security of their homeland. Mishcon de Reya LLP
• [New] Coordinated action at global, national, and community levels is vital to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and the fragile Himalayan ecology from the escalating threats of climate change. The Study IAS by Manikant singh
• [New] The US projects its power directly with an explicit military presence in regions of strategic importance (i.e. South China Sea, Middle East, etc.). Cambridge Core
• [New] Tuvalu, a tiny island nation, may be underwater by 2050 due to climate change and rising sea levels. Business Insider
• [New] In a time when conflicts may arise in the South China Sea, the Persian Gulf, or Eastern Europe, the ability to project overwhelming force without depending on local bases is invaluable. 24/7 Wall St.
• [New] Climate Resilience and Adaptive Capacity: India is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, with the World Bank estimating that climate change could push 45 million Indians into poverty by 2030. Drishti IAS
• [New] Since 80% of global trade in goods is transported by sea, freight-handling ports and their road and rail connections, will be at high risk for serious damage from storm surges and floods, particularly in regions with very low elevation above sea level such as the U.S. Gulf Coast. SlideShare
• [New] Since a rise in temperature of at least 4 °C, relative to 1990, is expected by 2100 under a worst case scenario, at least a 10m rise in global sea level is expected within 2 millennia even when no further rise in temperature would occur. SlideShare
• [New] The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution to protect the rights of older persons, recognising their vulnerability to climate change. IASPOINT
• [New] The global shift toward addressing climate change is driving one of the largest economic transitions in history, and the opportunities for investing in climate solutions will continue to expand. CFA Institute Research and Policy Center
• [New] Nearly 70% of investors believe companies should do more to mitigate supply chain risks related to climate change. WION
• [New] The global semiconductor industry, projected to exceed US$ 1 trillion by 2030, faces a mounting threat from climate change as critical raw materials such as copper become increasingly vulnerable to drought and extreme weather. WION
• [New] Part of a statewide strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting regional targets, the California Air Resources Board has set SLOCOG's greenhouse gas reduction targets at 8% per capita by 2020 and 8% per capita by 2035 (2005 baseline). Institute for Local Government
• [New] India can leverage foreign expertise from countries like Australia and Japan in exploration and refining processes, which can help mitigate investment risks and accelerate clean technology innovations. EDUREV.IN
• [New] Government plans to limit climate change will cost the public purse £30 billion every year until at least 2051, as tax revenue from the sale of petrol and diesel fuel dries up. Watts up with that?
• [New] Offshore wind has a unique opportunity to not only support the energy transition but also become the first marine industry to make a net-positive contribution to large-scale ecosystem restoration. Utrecht University
• [New] Reconfirm War Risk Coverage: Ensure marine cargo insurance extends to political violence or acts of war - especially for cargo routed via Red Sea or East Africa. TRADLINX Blogs
• [New] Recent research points to warmer ocean temperatures as a key factor causing more storms to rapidly intensify, while changes in ocean temperatures and currents brought about by climate change will lead to alterations in climate patterns around the world. Climate Cosmos
• [New] At a 1.1 °C increase in temperature today, an estimated 60% of the world's marine ecosystems have already been degraded or are being used unsustainably, while a warming of 1.5 °C threatens to destroy 70 to 90% of coral reefs, and a 2 °C increase means a nearly 100% loss - a point of no return. Climate Cosmos
• [New] Brazil's safrinha corn harvest, delayed by wet weather, may temporarily ease pressure but could flood global markets from September onward. Ainvest
• [New] The recent disruption in Brazil imports highlights the importance of efficient access to alternative markets, fostering resilient trade relationships, and mitigating local poultry shortages. ChickenFacts
• [New] In the US, involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict has opened new vulnerabilities to attack from Iranian threat actors, who are targeting critical infrastructure like water systems and power grids. FGS Global
• [New] Inland fisheries and aquaculture have experienced even more remarkable growth, with a 140% increase, showcasing the potential of India's water resources and the effectiveness of government policies. Observer Voice

Last updated: 14 July 2025