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climate risks
Coverage of climate risks in the Nexus archive.
- Bargain homes are to be had in New Zealand but here’s the catch: floods
New Zealand's flood-prone homes are outperforming the broader housing market, with properties facing high flood risk rising 26.1% in value since January 2020 compared to 19.8% for low-risk homes. Buyers are drawn by discounts of up to NZ$100,000 despite climate-related risks.
- Stakeholders demand green jobs policy to tackle youth unemployment, climate risks in Akwa Ibom
Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom have called on the state government to implement a climate change policy, establish a green jobs framework, and introduce new financing mechanisms to address youth unemployment and climate risks. The demand aims to create employment opportunities for young people while enhancing the state's climate resilience.