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Funding needed for climate disasters has risen ‘more than 800%’ in 20 years
Funding needed for climate disasters has risen ‘more than 800%’ in 20 years

In 2021 alone, natural disasters cost the economy $329 billion

Barbaric actions of the Russian troops created threat of an ecological catastrophe for Ukraine
Barbaric actions of the Russian troops created threat of an ecological catastrophe for Ukraine

Russia's aggression has posed a threat to the water potential of Eastern Europe

Explosion of the dam of the North Crimean canal caused UAH 2.6 billion in damage to the Ukrainian environment
Explosion of the dam of the North Crimean canal caused UAH 2.6 billion in damage to the Ukrainian environment

Ukraine will apply to international courts for compensation from Russia for all damage to the ecosystem

The UN has predicted an increase in the frequency of natural disasters by almost half by 2030
The UN has predicted an increase in the frequency of natural disasters by almost half by 2030

Due to the climate crisis, natural disasters occur where they have not been before

War in Ukraine could spark disease outbreak due to environmental pollution
War in Ukraine could spark disease outbreak due to environmental pollution

Damage to water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure also poses broad health threats