Extreme weather
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Climate change is driving rising heat stress in Japan
Extreme heat, compounded by the start of a Super El Niño in 2026, has become one of Japan’s greatest climate risks, impacting public health, the economy and cultural landmarks.
Jul 2026
Faster-than-average warming is costing Italy thousands of lives and billions of euros a year
Italy is particularly vulnerable to extreme heat caused by climate change. Stepping up adaptation and reducing carbon emissions are necessary to reduce future risk.
Apr 2026
Are we heading towards a Super El Niño in 2026?
Many countries are already experiencing the impacts of climate change, including droughts, floods and heatwaves, and El Niño is likely to make them worse.
Apr 2026
Climate extremes in the UK are driving up lamb prices for consumers
After periods of extreme weather, farmgate prices for lamb surged by 11% to 25%. This briefing marks the debut of our year-long series, which investigates how extreme weather events are challenging the resilience of global food systems.
Dec 2025
Climate change is leading to less and worse-tasting sparkling wine
Higher temperatures and more unpredictable and extreme weather conditions are changing the specific conditions needed to produce iconic sparking wines.
Nov 2025
Natural capital is a high-return investment in resilience
Multi-sector evidence shows that investing in natural capital – the world’s stock of natural assets and ecosystem services that support economies and human well-being – delivers strong, measurable economic value.