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The UN and partners are seeking $23 billion to provide lifesaving support next year to 87 million people worldwide affected by war, climate disasters, earthquakes, epidemics and crop failures. This is the immediate priority of the $33 billion Global Humanitarian Overview 2026, launched on Monday, which aims to reach 135 million people overall in 50 countries. “This appeal sets out where we need to focus our collective energy first: life by life,” said UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher. https://

Today is International Day of Disaster Reduction. On this day, it’s good to keep in mind that climate change is fueling disasters such as Hurricane Matthew. The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) has asked governments to take note of the profound implications of record carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and to increase their level of ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit the impacts of climate change. Read more>> bit.ly/2ddlJkQ | UN Climate Change

The government, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, on Tuesday launched a three-day Regional Seasonal Climatic Impact Program in Juba.The program aims to provide a platform for participants to review and exchange knowledge on regional climate patterns and response strategies, with the goal of aligning them to South Sudan’s national response framework. | SSBC News