Climate catastrophe
building alternative paths to the crises of capitalism. Dilemmas of Humanity conference Building alternatives for a world in crisis

The Dilemmas of Humanity conference (April 7–10, São Paulo) brings together Global South thinkers and movements to confront capitalism’s structural crises and build sustainable alternatives beyond the current system.

Valencia workers and residents demand accountability for October floods

Over 100,000 people marched in Valencia on November 9, demanding accountability from regional authorities following catastrophic floods that left at least 220 people dead

Widespread anger in Valencia as survivors of floods grapple with delayed emergency response

Over 200 people were killed in Valencia’s devastating floods, whose effects were exacerbated by a delayed regional emergency response

US leaves Hurricane Helene survivors behind while funding Israel’s genocidal war

As the death toll from the storm climbs to 204, Congress has made no efforts to secure more disaster relief funding

Unprecedented rains cause floods and landslides in Nepal, killing over 200 people

Meteorologists in the Himalayan nation have observed a pattern of change in the local climate in the last few years, with monsoon season lasting longer than usual and erratic rains affecting millions

Population of Rio Grande do Sul still faces major obstacles to healthcare access after devastating floods

A health administrator from Rio Grande do Sul analyzes the state’s situation and sees a lack of coordination and the risk of misusing public funds in the upcoming municipal elections

Healthcare runs underwater in Rio Grande do Sul

The director of the Municipal Health Foundation in São Leopoldo, one of the cities hardest hit by the floods, provides an account of the current situation from the perspective of healthcare workers

Health in times of climate chaos: floods in Rio Grande do Sul

Floods in Rio Grande do Sul call for immediate interventions to tackle health effects and long-term mental health repercussions. Calls to implement a National Environmental Health Policy increase among researchers and activists

Death toll from floods in Rio Grande do Sul rises to 90, affecting more than 1 million people

More than 1.36 million people have been affected, 451,000 are without electricity, 95 stretches of highway have been blocked

Can there be peace in Yemen without addressing the climate crisis?

The climate catastrophe in 2022 affected over 510,000 people directly and intensified the humanitarian crisis, which led to a 93% increase in displacement.

Climate change Yemen Climate change is intensifying humanitarian crisis in war-affected Yemen

A fact sheet prepared by SIPRI and NUPI warns that the climate crisis in Yemen needs urgent international attention as competition over scarce water resources and fertile land may jeopardize the possibility of peace in the country

COP27 In West Asia, impact of climate change is already evident

West Asia is among the regions worst affected by climate change. According to studies conducted by the World Bank, water scarcity alone is estimated to cause the countries in the region a GDP loss of 6% by 2050