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Limited resources and capacity means the world's least developed countries are also the most vulnerable to climate change impacts like extreme weather, land degradation and disease.
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Opinions and Analysis
Aid needed to help China make carbon cuts
Based on current growth rates, China's carbon emissions will equal today's entire global output by 2030, warn Ning Zeng and colleagues.
Africa cannot turn a blind eye to climate change
African leaders need to stop ignoring climate change and incorporate mitigation and adaptation policies into development, argues Anthony Nyong.
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Policy Briefs
How biodiversity and climate change interact
Hannah Reid, Balakrishna Pisupati and Helen Baulch explore the inextricable links between biodiversity and climate, and explain why an integrated policy approach is required.
News and Features
Human rights a 'compass' for climate change policies
Human rights can serve as a valuable guide for climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, according to a report.
G8 leaders pledge to halve carbon emissions by 2050
G8 leaders pledge to cut carbon emission levels to 50 per cent by 2050, but developing countries continue to insist on more concrete targets.
