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- 1Renewables reshaping energy security after crisis, UN says●From energy crisis to energy transition: How renewables are reshaping energy security
UN News reports that the global energy crisis has accelerated a shift toward renewable energy, with countries treating wind, solar and other clean sources as tools of energy security rather than just climate policy. The piece argues the transition is reducing dependence on volatile fossil fuel imports, though it raises questions about critical minerals and grid resilience.
- 2Millets Touted as Key to Food Security in Global South●Diversifying to Millets for Food Security, Nutrition, and Sustainability: A Global South Perspective
A new analysis argues that diversifying staple crops to include millets would strengthen food security, improve nutrition and support sustainability across the Global South. The piece frames millets as climate-resilient, nutrient-rich grains that could reduce dependence on a narrow set of cereals, and calls on developing countries to promote their cultivation and consumption as part of broader agricultural and food policy strategies.
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Europe is entering what commentators describe as a decisive moment for climate resilience, with growing attention on adapting infrastructure, finance and policy to mounting climate risks. The framing suggests adaptation is shifting from a side issue to a central priority for European policymakers, with debates expected over funding, regulation and how quickly governments and financial institutions act on the pressures a warming continent faces.
- 4Namibia pairs ocean science with Indigenous knowledge for climate resilience●Bridging ocean science and Indigenous knowledge for climate resilience in Namibia
UNESCO is highlighting an initiative in Namibia that brings together ocean science and Indigenous knowledge to strengthen climate resilience. The approach combines local communities' traditional understanding of coastal and marine environments with scientific monitoring, aiming to improve adaptation to changing ocean conditions along the country's Atlantic coast.