Global Scans · Climate Action · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

• [New] In Veracruz alone, an estimated 85% of coastal dune systems are degraded, weakening natural defences just as climate risks intensify. ITTO International Tropical Timber Organization
• [New] Flawed economic models are underestimating the impact of the climate crisis, which could crash global finances. PRX - Public Radio Exchange
• [New] The world is entering an era of cascading risks: climate disruptions, economic shocks, technological uncertainty, and social instability are unfolding in complex and interconnected ways. Mexico Business
• [New] With advancing climate change, many areas of the world, including U.S. cities such as Miami, Houston, Phoenix and Las Vegas, will confront many more days each year hot enough to threaten human survival. PennLive
• [New] Climate-adaptive smart cities: According to C40 Cities, 570 coastal cities could be vulnerable to flooding by 2050. World Governments Summit
• [New] For experts, in February 2026 could become a reference case for how a powerful polar vortex disruption behaves in a climate where winters are milder on average but still capable of sharp cold shocks. Direct Pathway
• [New] U.S. food retailers face $219 billion in financial, climate, and biodiversity risks over the next 30 years from pesticide use in producing soy, corn, apples, and almonds. Global Warming Is Real
• [New] The European Parliament voted 413 to 226 on Tuesday to approve a binding 2040 greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 90% compared to 1990 levels, amending the EU Climate Law to include a new intermediate target on the path to climate neutrality by 2050. The Rio Times
• [New] Continued global heating could trigger climate tipping points, leading to a cascade of further tipping points and feedback loops. The Guardian
• [New] Reducing global methane emissions is critical for reducing climate impact and achieving net-zero targets by 2050. The Conference Board
• [New] The loss of summer sea ice estimated to occur in the coming decades will worsen impacts to ecosystems, Arctic people, and global climate. Ocean Visions
• [New] The increase in global temperature due to climate change has reduced global food production, with a drop in food production of one-third predicted by 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The fashion industry faces a potential 34% profit drop by 2030 if climate action is delayed. Economic Times
• [New] The ECB will continue to assess banks against its detailed climate and environment-related risk requirements, with the potential for financial penalties where they are not met. KPMG
• [New] More than half of the potential host cities Winter Games will be climate-unreliable by the 2080s! Greenpeace International
• [New] Cameroon is one of Africa's most climate-vulnerable countries, facing increasingly unpredictable rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, floods, landslides, prolonged dry seasons, and the spread of climate-sensitive diseases. Global Center on Adaptation
• [New] A report by the Canadian Climate Institute is shedding light on how climate-proofing public infrastructure could save the public billions in taxes. CP24
• [New] Floating Offshore Wind Energy will accelerate the global transition to clean energy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and combating climate change. GlobeNewswire
• [New] In parallel, global climate agencies are watching the Pacific carefully for signs of a developing El Nino pattern later in 2026, which could further enhance heat extremes in coming years. The Traveler
• [New] Small countries prone to extreme weather may face the highest sovereign risks from climate change in coming years. Clean Energy Wire
• [New] The collapse of Earth's ecosystems and approaching climate tipping points represent an existential threat that transcends national borders and could destabilize entire regions. EnviroLink Network - The environmental news site since

Last updated: 15 February 2026