Facing Up to Extreme Weather

World Economic Forum Streamed live on Jun 25, 2024

Global temperatures continue to rise, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events, like the floods witnessed in April in Dubai and in Guangdong. With the number of such events predicted not only to increase in number but also in intensity, what global collaboration is needed to meet the humanitarian challenge and build resilience?

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