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Is this the
new normal?
Rising temperatures fuel more violent storms.
It's just one of many reasons we need bold action on climate change.
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CARICOM-UN pledging conference to support countries affected by hurricanes
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The impact of climate change around the world, in 20 striking images
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Planning for resilience in a world of increasing climate change-induced volatility
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Statement from UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner on the central role of women in climate action
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EU supports UN-led initiative to help private sector address crises, complex emergencies
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With paint and perseverance, a young woman fights for peace and women’s rights in Afghanistan
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