As COP29 in Azerbaijan reaches its halfway mark, we’ve been observing strained negotiations. From the critical discussions on the creation of a new climate finance goal to negotiations on adaptation and mitigation, an ambitious outcome of this pivotal climate summit is still far from assured. Climate finance: the key to progress As we outlined one […]
As world leaders meet at COP29 this week, Tommy Chimpanzi, Programme Coordinator for Concern in Malawi, urges them to think of climate devastation in poor countries like Malawi.
Debbie Hillier, Head of Mercy Corps for the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, discusses why COP29 must establish a $1 trillion climate finance target to support vulnerable countries on the frontlines of climate change.
The Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance will be at COP29 to push for bold decisions that address the needs of the most vulnerable communities and meet the urgency of the climate crisis.
In 2023, the Tacana Indigenous communities expected La Niña to bring floods but instead they faced devastating wildfires. We talked to Daniela Mamio, a community brigade member, to get an insight into the wildfires.
For IDDRR Day 2024, Alliance colleagues share their work on how they are empowering the next generation for a resilient future.
Anna Beswick, Policy Fellow at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change, shares her thoughts on increasing climate resilience following the recent floods across Europe.
Gregory Renand, Head of the Z Zurich Foundation, shares his thoughts on the power of preparedness and how finance, expertise and humility are key to increasing the resilience of climate-vulnerable communities.
The Z Zurich Foundation’s David Nash reflects on his experiences with the Alliance, and what he’s learned about building community resilience