Introduction

The year 2023 saw disasters and extreme events in different parts of the world. The risks posed by weather- and climate-related hazards are complex and depend on the vulnerability, exposure and adaptive capacity of human and natural systems, among other contexts. Climate and extreme weather events also affect the use and distribution of natural resources across regions and within countries, and have large negative impacts on the environment (World Meteorological Organization [WMO], 2023a)

Sustainable Development Goals:

Climate Action