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Investment incentive reduced by climate damages can be restored by optimal policy
Climate change from increasing greenhouse gas emissions is not only impacting nature. That’s what more and more studies are showing. From health, to international development and equality, every sector is likely to be impacted. Even investors. Our researchers shared how in their latest Nature paper. The financial sector is likely to be heavily affected by […]
+ Read MoreECCA 2021 Inspiring climate adaptation action today for a resilient future
This week marked the end of the 5th European Climate Change Adaptation conference. With 9 thematic webinars in the run-up to a high-level event, this edition stood out both in form and content, bringing inspiration to people’s homes. RECEIPT takes you through the highlights of the final event, sharing our favourite moments and quotes. The […]
+ Read MoreRECEIPT publication – People threatened by overflowing rivers to double by 2100
Since 2008, three times more people had to leave their homes because of natural disasters than due to war or violence. Although tsunamis and volcanic eruptions get more media attention than river floods, it is the latter that forces the most people to relocate. RECEIPT researchers looked into the effect of both climate change and […]
+ Read MoreOn knowledge sharing for Climate Action – ECCA 2021
A main theme of this year’s European Climate Change Adaptation conference, is inspiring action for climate adaptation. While the high-level event that is taking place on 22 June is sure to inspire its participants, several webinar explored the topic. RECEIPT is taking you through them. On June 7th, the webinar “Climate action exchange – sharing […]
+ Read MoreNature publication – EU’s vulnerability to drought across borders
Around 44% of the EU’s imports in key agricultural crops could become highly vulnerable to droughts in remote areas by 2050. That’s what a new paper by RECEIPT scientists shows. Affecting food prices and food security, the vulnerability of the agricultural sector to climate change is of major concern. RECEIPT researchers tackled this issue for […]
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