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7 Takeaways from the IPCC Report on Global Climate Change
Today, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the first portion of its 6th Assessment Report (AR6) on climate change. Working Group I’s contribution focused on the current state of the climate, how human influence is changing it, and possible global pathways for the future. The report echoes the overwhelming scientific consensus that even […]
+ Read MoreRECEIPT’s Reading Recs – episode 2
Not much of a beach reader? Need something to keep you sharp while you or your colleagues are on a well-deserved break? RECEIPT has your back with our Reading Recs! This month, our experts compiled the latest discoveries that got them thinking. Sit back, relax and get inspired! The great (climate) divide “The climate crisis […]
+ Read MoreEvent-Based Storylines to Address Climate Risk
Reflecting on past experiences is one of the most important tools to learn, grow and prepare for the future. This principle is not only wildly popular amongst self-improvement gurus, it also proves valid in history, business, or, you guessed it, in science. In recent article “Event-Based Storylines to Address Climate Risk“, RECEIPT scientists have explored […]
+ Read MoreAssessing future humanitarian risk and vulnerability with the INFORM framework
On Tuesday, we were joined by Andrew Thow from UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) and Sepehr Marzi from the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (CMCC) for the second installment of our bi-monthly webinar. In this series, we are looking at how the climate crisis can affect international cooperation, development and resilience. […]
+ Read MoreCounterfactuals – what they are & why they matter
Do you ever imagine what your life would be like had you chosen a different career? Or had you stuck to that exercise routine from the start of the year? So do we. In RECEIPT, we work with counterfactuals, looking at what could have happened, but hasn’t. Exploring counterfactuals can be a key element to […]
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