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] Farmers in 2025 are balancing existential climate threats with unprecedented technological opportunities. Wikifarmer
• [New] The UN's Call to Action on Extreme Heat is an urgent appeal for governments, policy-makers and the health sector to address the profound threat climate change presents to health and well-being. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2030, the intersection of climate change, regulation and technology will likely redefine how property insurance works. VIU by HUB
• [New] Year-to-date, 18 billion-dollar weather events, including severe convective storms causing more than $61 billion in damage, underscored the ongoing impact of climate risk on insurance portfolios. Insurance Business
• [New] The potential for climate interdependency risks to increase in the 2050s was noted as decarbonization, electrification and changes in climate hazards lead to greater impacts from upstream interdependencies with the power sector. GOV.UK
• [New] The economic toll from climate-related disasters is expected to reach US$ 220 billion by the end of the year. Eco-business
• [New] AI could end up with a climate footprint comparable to that of a major world city or other energy-intensive sectors. myScience
• [New] The benefits from climate action alone would be worth $20 trillion a year by 2070 and $100 trillion by 2100. The Dirt
• [New] The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Climate Change estimates almost 80% of glaciers worldwide are set to vanish by 2100 at the planet's current warming trajectory of around 2.7 degrees above pre-industrial average. northeastNOW
• [New] Climate change could cut annual global GDP by 4% by 2050 and cost millions of lives if nations fail to act together. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] The year 2025 has proven to be a pivotal period for infrastructure development globally, defined by the convergence of multiple forces including technological disruption, climate imperatives, geopolitical tensions, and evolving economic conditions. MANE
• [New] More frequent and severe climate shocks pose a significant threat, potentially resulting in substantial macroeconomic losses. philstar.com
• [New] At the most recent climate summit, poorer countries did achieve the tripling of finance for adaptation, to $120bn a year, though it will not be fully realised until 2035, rather than the 2030 deadline they preferred. The Guardian
• [New] Investing only 1% to 2% of global GDP in climate adaptation by 2100 would keep warming below 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The Cool Down
• [New] If the six island states analyzed do not act on climate change, they could face losses of $25 billion and GDP losses of $117 billion by 2050. The Cool Down
• [New] China is going to, over time, create a new narrative and be a much more important driver for global climate action. DCReport.org
• [New] The expanded funding will further strengthen catalytic climate-resilient projects such as aquaculture development in Kenya and initiatives that boost food security and create livelihoods for smallholder farmers. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] Climate-driven disruptions are now one of the most significant hazards to global transport networks. Avenga
• [New] A $1 investment in nature-based adaptation for climate change results in $4 of environmental, social, and economic benefits through avoided losses and reduced risk. The Dirt
• [New] The WMO forecasts a 55% chance of weak La Nina from Dec 2025-Feb 2026, bringing moderate rainfall shifts globally, but above-average temperatures are expected due to ongoing climate change. Adda247
• [New] Climate impacts could cut global economic output by up to 34% if warming reaches 3 °C. Ceres: Sustainability is the bottom line
• [New] Annual NbS investments must almost triple by 2030 to meet global goals on biodiversity, climate and land. Mirage News

Last updated: 21 December 2025