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The Namibian President declared a national emergency in response to the worsening drought situation. The UK assesses the situation.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Areas around England may experience ‘heatwave’ conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts.
A reminder on how to stay safe in the sun.
The National Adaptation Programme report sets out what leading businesses, councils and communities, as well as government, are doing to tackle climate threats.
Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, welcomes the US President's Climate Action Plan
A presentation delivered at the Food Security Futures Conference highlights the need for more resource assessment.
A new book looks at the potential impacts of climate change in the future of West Africa
Plans in the new National Curriculum to provide pupils with a better understanding of all climate issues, including climate change.
Last week Evergreen Agriculture, a DFID funded project, was recognised in the UK Climate Week Awards.
The Department For International Develeopment has won Best Initiative by a Government or Statutory Body at the Climate Week Awards 2013.
Candidates will be awarded up to £100,000 for each idea that address risks to infrastructure identified in Defra's Climate Change Risk Assessment.
Homes, roads and parks could all be better protected from the effects of climate change after an agreement was struck between ministers and local government.
Less than half of major UK companies have plans in place to protect them from climate change.
Defra has published official figures for annual UK carbon footprint for the years 1990 to 2009.
The UK is set to be amongst the best prepared nations for the implications of climate change following publication of a groundbreaking study into the threats the country faces.
Energy companies’ plans to protect the UK power supply from the impacts of climate change were published by Defra today.
The UK Government is helping developing countries to prevent the loss of forests.
Planning and design will need to consider the impact of more extreme weather on essential services such as transport and power supplies.
The new toolkit will help businesses gain a better understanding of the risks and opportunities involved in adapting to a changing climate.
Environment Agency will take over as Defra's principal partner in delivering the Government's adaptation programme.
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