News & Insights Across Asia
Severe floods in Texas have resulted in the tragic death of a child, highlighting the growing global concerns over extreme weather events and the urgent need for preparedness in communities worldwide.
Heavy floods in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state have raised the death toll to 78 and displaced over 115,000 people. President Lula da Silva leads rescue efforts amid global concern.
A new think tank report calls for enhanced China-EU cooperation on environment and climate, proposing it as a new driving force for their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Severe floods in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul have killed at least 39 people, with dozens still missing as storms devastate the region.
Devastating floods and mudslides in southern Brazil have left 29 dead and thousands displaced. President Lula da Silva visits the region as rescue efforts continue amid torrential rains.
Facing severe drought due to El Niño affecting 2.9 million people, the Philippines is considering cloud seeding to alleviate water scarcity, with 131 areas declaring a state of calamity.
A deadly heat wave is gripping southern India and Bangladesh, with soaring temperatures claiming lives and causing widespread disruptions.
Bangladesh has ordered a nationwide closure of schools due to an intense heatwave, with temperatures in Dhaka soaring above 40°C. The heat has caused at least seven deaths since April.
Middle powers like India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia are playing pivotal roles in advancing global cooperation on key issues such as climate change, security, and technological innovation, bridging divides in a turbulent world.
The Dongjiang River in south China’s Guangdong Province has experienced its first flood of 2024 due to heavy rainfall, prompting a Level-IV emergency response and concerns over extreme weather events.
At least five people died as tornadoes hit central U.S., raising global climate concerns. The severe weather highlights the increasing frequency of extreme events affecting communities worldwide.
China and Europe strengthen cooperation on climate change and sustainable development, engaging in dialogue to enhance global environmental governance and promote a greener future.
An unprecedented heatwave is impacting millions across South and Southeast Asia, with Thailand reporting at least 30 heatstroke deaths. The extreme temperatures highlight growing climate change risks.
The U.S. National Weather Service introduces a new heat risk tool using color-coded alerts, with ‘magenta’ indicating the most extreme danger level, aiming to enhance public health preparedness.
At Harvard’s China Conference 2024, Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng stated that the world faces ‘over-anxiety,’ not ‘overcapacity,’ in green energy, urging global collaboration for sustainable development.
A new report warns that increasingly hot European summers are endangering public health, with record levels of heat stress recorded in 2023. The trend signals global concerns over climate change impacts.
Europe is warming at twice the global average, reaching 2.3°C above pre-industrial levels, warns a new report by the WMO and Copernicus. The findings highlight severe impacts on health, economy, and environment.
Europe endured a record number of extreme heat stress days in 2023, according to a new report by Copernicus and the WMO.
Extreme weather events are surging in 2023, with record rainfall in the UAE and severe drought in southern Africa, reflecting emerging climate patterns with global implications.
Climate change could slash global GDP by nearly 20% by 2050 due to CO2 emissions already in the atmosphere, warns a new study.
