Simon Stiell

Global warming acceleration and rising climate risks

25 clusters · 550 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Greenhouse gas concentrations reach new records, WMO warns

Research published in Geophysical Research Letters confirms that global warming has accelerated significantly. Between 2015 and 2025, the Earth’s average temperature increased by 0.35 °C, a notable rise from the 0.2 °C p

EU energy volatility: Rising gas and electricity prices

54 clusters · 1149 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: European Union to release 42.6 million barrels of strategic oil reserves

By late October 2026, European energy markets experienced intensified volatility. Natural gas prices on the Dutch-based TTF benchmark surpassed 90 euros per megawatt-hour, reaching 95.86 euros by October 26. This represe

Climate change impact on maternal and neonatal health

5 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: WHO warns extreme heat increases preterm birth risk by 26%

At a Pre-COP31 ministerial meeting in Fiji, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell warned that extreme heat is creating a “potentially fatal faultline” in the global climate crisis, specifically impacting pre

AI integration in global climate action

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: AI and climate science discussed at international and regional summits

International discussions regarding climate action have increasingly focused on the intersection of environmental goals and artificial intelligence. During Climate Week NYC 2026, participants addressed the dual nature of

Pacific leaders and COP31 President push for urgent action

20 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Pacific Island nations demand urgent climate action at pre-COP31 summit

Pacific leaders and international delegates are intensifying demands for accountability and structural changes ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. During Pre-COP31 ministerial and stakeholder meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu,

Global climate action and COP31 preparations

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: UN Climate Chief calls for action ahead of COP31

Global leaders are facing increasing pressure to transition from symbolic pledges to measurable climate action ahead of the COP31 summit and the 81st United Nations General Assembly. This urgency follows catastrophic env

Southern Europe and North Africa wildfire and heatwave

23 clusters · 296 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Algeria's Parliament approves reinstatement of death penalty

The 2026 summer wildfire and heatwave season has resulted in catastrophic land loss across Southern Europe and North Africa. New data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) indicates that more than 12 m

Extreme heat and record sea temperatures across Europe and W

13 clusters · 591 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Global temperatures reach record highs, exceeding Paris Agreement limits

The extreme weather pattern across Europe and the globe continues to be driven by record-breaking marine heatwaves and human-induced climate change. Following the confirmation that August 2026 was the hottest month in gl

COP31 presidency climate action agenda

4 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Pacific leaders convene for Pre-COP31 summit in Fiji and Tuvalu

The Pre-COP31 summit is currently underway in Fiji and Tuvalu, serving as a critical preparatory stage for the main COP31 summit scheduled for November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey. Murat Kurum, the COP31 President and