Human trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation: the 'loss and damage' from climate change a fund will not compensate

Though hard to quantify, the social consequences of climate change are vast.

Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson, Associate Professor in Policy and Intersectionality, UCL & Honorary Senior Researcher, United Nations University • conversation
Dec. 12, 2023 • ~8 min

We rarely hear about the disasters that were avoided – but there’s a lot we can learn from them

We rarely see good news headlines when a cyclone, earthquake or wildfire does not turn disastrous.

Gareth Byatt, Visiting Lecturer, Risk Management, UNSW Sydney • conversation
Nov. 23, 2023 • ~8 min

The climate crisis is making gender inequality in developing coastal communities worse

Sea-level rises and storm surges don’t discriminate, but societal structures do.

Andi Misbahul Pratiwi, PhD Candidate, School of Geography, University of Leeds • conversation
Nov. 3, 2023 • ~7 min

Climate change isn't just making cyclones worse, it's making the floods they cause worse too - new research

Rising populations and a warming climate mean storm surges from super cyclones are likely to affect increasing numbers of vulnerable people.

Natalie Lord, Honorary Research Associate in Climate Science, University of Bristol • conversation
May 12, 2022 • ~7 min

A climate-vulnerable country's experience at a UN summit: ignored, overlooked, then targeted by investment banks

Two Bangladeshi academics spoke to delegates at the Glasgow COP.

Palash Kamruzzaman, Senior Lecturer in Social Policy, University of South Wales • conversation
Dec. 23, 2021 • ~7 min

Floods are going to get worse: we need to start preparing for them now

Global floods in 2021 showed the danger of poor emergency preparedness - and the importance of planning ahead.

Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health, UCL • conversation
Dec. 6, 2021 • ~8 min

Mental health distress in the wake of Bangladesh cyclone shows the devastation of climate-related loss and damage

Research on the front lines of climate change highlights the need to address the mental health outcomes of extreme weather events.

Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson, Senior Researcher in Environment and Human Security, United Nations University • conversation
Nov. 18, 2021 • ~7 min

Refugee camps can wreak enormous environmental damages – should source countries be liable for them?

International law bars nations from causing environmental harms in other states. Should that include sending thousands of refugees over the border in search of food, water and shelter?

Saleh Ahmed, Assistant Professor, School of Public Service, Boise State University • conversation
May 13, 2021 • ~9 min

What a possible new breakthrough at Cern could reveal about the structure of the universe

A transcript of episode 9 of The Conversation Weekly podcast, including an update on the situation for Rohingya refugees in Myanmar living in camps in Bangladesh.

Daniel Merino, Assistant Editor: Science, Health, Environment; Co-Host: The Conversation Weekly Podcast • conversation
April 6, 2021 • ~43 min

Bangladesh has saved thousands of lives from a devastating cyclone – here’s how

Cyclone Amphan was one of the worst cyclones to hit Bangladesh in modern times. But thanks to local action, many lives were saved.

Bayes Ahmed, Lecturer in Risk and Disaster Science, UCL • conversation
June 5, 2020 • ~8 min

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