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IMF and University of Oxford launch 'PortWatch' Platform to monitor and simulate trade disruptions

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An area of tropical forest has been cleared of trees. The ground is burnt and covered in fallen tree logs.

New research finds that nature-based solutions are essential for Brazil to meet its 2050 net zero pledge

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Image of Nico Rosberg shaking hands with Varun Shankar

Nico Rosberg meets Oxford students sponsored by Rosberg Philanthropies to research climate change solutions

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A farmer's hand holds a bunch of harvested grapes. In the other hand, a pair of secateurs snips the stem off the bunch. In the background, out of focus rows of grape vines are illuminated by sunlight.

New research finds that warm summers and wet winters yield better wine vintages

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•	International trade will be hit by impacts of climate catastrophes on ports

Multi-billion-dollar risk to economic activity from climate extremes affecting ports: Oxford report

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UK in top 10 ‘dangerously unprepared’ for heat, if global 1.5ºC target is missed: Oxford report

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•	Governments representing 88% of global emissions and 92% of GDP have pledged to reach net zero

Net zero targets must become a reality to keep Paris temperature goals live

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An overhead image of Europe during a heatwave, with countries coloured yellow, orange and red. Image credit: Shutterstock.

Extremely hot days are warming twice as fast as average summer days in North-West Europe

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Somali families: Our research found a 1 °C warming is estimated to lead to a ten-fold increase in expected displacement. It is alarming that, even this marginal change in temperature, has such a huge impact. It highlights the likely effect climate change

Small temperature rise can cause large scale forced migration - study

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