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Death toll at 72 in Mexico following intense floods

Death toll at 72 in Mexico following intense floods

Number of fatalities climbs as affected regions remain under state of emergency.

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Climate change driven groundwater loss accelerates sinkholes in the Middle East
15.10.2025

Climate change driven groundwater loss accelerates sinkholes in the Middle East

As climate change reduces rainfall across Middle East, communities are increasingly turning to groundwater for irrigation, which, combined with region’s fragile soil structure, is leading to formation of massive sinkholes

Istanbul Forest Innovation Week to bring together foresters from around the world
14.10.2025

Istanbul Forest Innovation Week to bring together foresters from around the world

Global event to host panels, side events, exhibitions and field trips aimed at shaping the future of the forestry sector with innovation

Europe’s wild bees and butterflies facing 'dire' extinction crisis: Research
11.10.2025

Europe’s wild bees and butterflies facing 'dire' extinction crisis: Research

Nearly 100 more wild bee species are now considered threatened, bringing the total to 172 out of 1,928 assessed, research shows

Over 66,000 families in Philippines affected by 2 powerful earthquakes
11.10.2025

Over 66,000 families in Philippines affected by 2 powerful earthquakes

Preemptive evacuations done for 1,265 residents, with over 7,900 currently displaced

INTERVIEW – UNEP warns of race against time to deliver climate finance
10.10.2025

INTERVIEW – UNEP warns of race against time to deliver climate finance

Vulnerable countries are being forced to confront intensifying climate shocks without the resources or capacity to adapt, says Jamil Ahmad, UNEP’s director of intergovernmental affairs