Eco Minute 13:30

BULLETIN 13 September 1:30 pm

Good afternoon, here is your Eco Minute:

# The International Labour Organisation says governments are failing to make full use of the powerful potential of social protection, to counter the effects of the climate crisis. According to the organisation’s report, World Social Protection Report: Universal Social Protection for Climate Action and a Just Transition, 90-percent of people living in climate-vulnerable countries don’t have social protection. The organisation’s, Mia Seppo, says social protection can help people adapt to and cope with climate-related shocks:

# Nelson Mandela Bay mayor, Gary van Niekerk, has emphasised the need to advance understanding of climate change to mitigate the challenges the country faces, including floods and drought. He addressed the 61st Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa Conference held in Gqeberha. The conference was aimed at promoting training and research, which will encourage advancements in agricultural economics research and education, among others. Van Niekerk says climate change is no longer a distant threat but a stark reality that people face daily.

# And finally: Scientists tracking the spread of dengue fever have named popular European holiday destinations they say are at risk from future outbreaks. The disease is carried by Asian tiger mosquitos, which are becoming more common in Europe, including parts of southern France, Italy and Spain. Dengue fever can cause severe muscle and joint pain and in some cases can result in internal bleeding and death. Scientists say warmer weather due to climate change is creating more favourable conditions for invasive mosquitoes to spread into previously unaffected areas.

Stay tuned for more news………….