News & Insights Across Asia
Pakistan is facing a 30% water shortage at the start of its sowing season, threatening key cash crops such as rice and cotton, as lower-than-normal snowfall impacts vital irrigation resources.
Albania’s Vain Lagoon faces a steep decline in migratory bird populations as rising temperatures disrupt habitats, signaling a pressing environmental crisis.
Australia could soon experience megadroughts lasting up to 20 years, according to new research from the Australian National University, highlighting the impact of climate change on the nation’s future.
An unusually warm winter in Canada has delayed the vital Winter Road to Arctic diamond mines, highlighting climate change’s impact on global supply chains and potential effects on global markets.
A new study finds that since 1979, climate change has slowed the movement of heat waves by 20%, exposing more people to prolonged high temperatures over larger areas.
A new study finds that over half of U.S. landfills are major sources of methane emissions, highlighting a crucial opportunity to address climate change by targeting persistent leaks.
At the Boao Forum for Asia 2024, China’s Special Envoy for Climate Change Liu Zhenmin called for immediate global action on climate change, highlighting the urgency of achieving carbon neutrality and energy transition.
Climate change is altering Earth’s rotation, posing unprecedented challenges to global timekeeping systems and potentially delaying the need for a negative leap second by three years.
A new study reveals that climate change may shift global wine production, benefiting English vineyards while challenging those in France and Italy.
Scientists warn that New Zealand’s glaciers are melting at an accelerating rate, with once-grand glaciers appearing “smashed and shattered,” highlighting the urgent impact of climate change.
Malawi has declared a state of disaster due to a severe El Nino-induced drought crippling food supplies in southern Africa. Millions face hunger as the region experiences its worst dry spell in decades.
Finnish experts warn of alarming biodiversity loss in coastal waters, citing declines in key species and urging stronger protection measures.
Over 30 government leaders convened at the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, committing to unlock nuclear energy’s potential globally to meet climate targets and enhance energy security.
Chile faces a critical water crisis after a 15-year drought dries up key reservoirs, highlighting the severe impacts of climate change and serving as a global warning for countries including those in Asia.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon hit a six-year low in early 2023, with a 63% decrease from the previous year, signaling progress in environmental efforts but underscoring ongoing challenges.
Unseasonably warm winter temperatures have fueled deadly tornadoes in the U.S. Midwest, highlighting global concerns over climate change and extreme weather patterns.
Giant sequoias, the largest trees on Earth, are thriving in the UK, offering insights into global reforestation efforts amid climate change challenges.
Europe faces escalating climate risks and is unprepared to tackle them, warns the European Environment Agency in a new report.
The EU’s environmental agency warns of ‘catastrophic’ climate risks without urgent action. The findings highlight challenges that resonate with Asia, emphasizing the need for global collaboration.
Chinese courts are allowing illegal loggers to purchase carbon credits as compensation for destroyed carbon sinks. Experts advise caution to ensure the policy effectively deters environmental crimes.
