UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2020
According to the 2020 Adaptation Gap Report, released on 14th January by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), as temperatures rise and climate change impacts intensify, nations must urgently step up action to adapt to the new climate reality or face serious costs, damages and losses.
- Adaptation means reducing the fallout among communities and increasing their capacity to deal with climate-related disasters such as floods and drought.
- It is a vital pillar of the landmark 2015 Paris accord, which aims to chart a path away from catastrophic warming.
Key Observations in the Report
Global Adaptation Progress
The Paris Climate deal requires ....
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