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Finance is key barrier to extreme heat solutions: UNEP
Original: Finance is key barrier to roll-out of solutions to weather extreme heat: UNEP climate head
The head of the UN Environment Programme says financing is the main obstacle to rolling out solutions that help communities cope with extreme heat. The warning comes as heatwaves intensify worldwide, with measures such as cooling systems, urban shading and early-warning plans available but underfunded. The comments underline growing pressure on governments and donors to direct more money toward climate adaptation.
Why now: Extreme heat events are worsening globally, putting a spotlight on the funding gap for adaptation measures.
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- Finance is key barrier to roll-out of solutions to weather extreme heat: UNEP climate head · Yahoo News Singapore
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