News & Insights Across Asia
Continuous heat waves across southern and eastern Europe have led to surging electricity demand, causing power outages and water shortages as infrastructure struggles under unprecedented pressure.
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Charlot Salwai visits China to seek collaborative solutions for environmental challenges and sustainable development.
At the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro, finance ministers and central bankers agreed on new measures for global tax cooperation, climate action, and fighting hunger and poverty.
July continues to shatter temperature records globally, bringing severe health and economic impacts, as warned by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
China and Norway marked 70 years of diplomatic ties as Foreign Ministers Wang Yi and Espen Barth Eide met in Laos, pledging to deepen cooperation in trade, green transformation, and global issues.
Chinese scientists have established the Zoige Wetland Ecology Research Station in Sichuan Province to research and protect high-altitude wetlands, crucial for carbon sequestration and climate change adaptation.
A new study reveals human activities have significantly increased global rainfall variability since the 1900s, impacting weather patterns from daily to intraseasonal timescales.
Kenya intensifies sustainable water conservation efforts to help communities combat climate change impacts, investing in innovative solutions to ensure water security.
China adopts a resolution to enhance systems for green, low-carbon development, emphasizing ecological conservation and active responses to climate change challenges.
Indonesia finalizes regulations for implementing carbon capture and storage technology, awaiting presidential approval, reinforcing its commitment to reducing global carbon emissions.
The Horn of Africa will experience warmer-than-usual temperatures from August to October, with some areas reaching up to 35°C, according to IGAD’s climate agency.
Floods caused by heavy rains in Niger since June have killed 53 people and affected over 18,000, with UN agencies warning that the situation may worsen as the rainy season continues.
Melting ice caps are slowing Earth’s spin, lengthening our days. New study shows climate change is increasingly affecting Earth’s rotation, with significant implications for space navigation.
Russia’s Far East faces an unusual heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 30°C. Residents and animals seek relief as authorities work to ensure safety.
Greek authorities warn of dire water shortages this summer after experiencing the warmest winter and earliest heat wave on record, raising concerns amid the Mediterranean heat.
China’s Ministry of Water Resources warns of potential flooding in seven major river basins during the upcoming flood season, citing complex flood defense challenges amid climate change.
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera urges southern African nations to collaborate on climate change solutions to support farmers facing environmental challenges.
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera calls on southern African nations to unite in addressing climate change challenges affecting farmers in the region.
The United States experienced its second-warmest June on record, with average temperatures soaring due to widespread heat waves, according to NOAA’s latest report.
Global temperatures have exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the twelfth consecutive month, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, signaling urgent climate action is needed worldwide.