Climate Crisis Intensifies Global Food Pressures in 2025
Climate extremes in 2025 threaten global food systems, with WFP experts urging immediate action on agricultural resilience during critical UN environment talks.
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Climate extremes in 2025 threaten global food systems, with WFP experts urging immediate action on agricultural resilience during critical UN environment talks.
New Zealand announced a new climate target under the Paris Agreement, aiming to reduce emissions by 51 to 55 percent by 2035 compared to 2005 levels, reinforcing its commitment to global climate action.
The United Nations has confirmed that the United States has notified its withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, effective January 27, 2026, raising concerns over global climate change efforts.
UNICEF’s new report reveals that in 2024, climate crises disrupted schooling for 33 million children in Bangladesh, highlighting the urgent need for climate-adaptive education systems.
A CGTN survey reveals global concerns over the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO and Paris Climate Agreement, with respondents fearing it may deepen the global governance deficit and hinder international cooperation.
At the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025, leaders explore ‘Collaboration in the Intelligent Age’, addressing how global cooperation can harness AI to tackle pressing challenges.
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement for a second time, raising concerns about global climate efforts and the impact on Asia’s environmental initiatives.
US President Trump has withdrawn the United States from the Paris Agreement for a second time, a move expected to have limited impact on the global climate agenda and clean energy transition.
China expresses concern over the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, stressing the need for global cooperation on climate change.
Explore recent scientific breakthroughs: the impact of climate change seen in wildfires and global warming records, Antarctic ice revealing Earth’s past, and China’s Chang’e-5 discovering the moon’s magnetic history.
Californians are demanding answers as raging wildfires devastate Los Angeles, claiming lives and homes. Residents criticize officials over preparedness, as investigations into the causes continue.
2024 has been declared the hottest year on record, with global temperatures 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. The UN urges immediate action, as Asia faces escalating climate impacts.
2024 has been confirmed as the warmest year globally since records began, with temperatures exceeding the critical 1.5°C threshold, emphasizing the urgent need for global climate action.
2024 is confirmed as the warmest year globally since records began in 1850, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, highlighting the urgent need for global action against climate change.
Record-breaking temperatures in 2024 led to extremes in the global water cycle, causing major floods and droughts worldwide, according to a new Australian-led international report.
China experienced its warmest year on record in 2024, with average temperatures reaching 10.9°C— the highest since 1961— according to the National Climate Center.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for ‘a new beginning’ in 2025, urging global unity and decisive action on wars, inequalities, and climate change in his New Year message.
Sanjiangyuan National Park on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau is home to diverse wildlife and dedicated rangers. Their stories of harmonious coexistence reflect China’s efforts in combating climate change.
Global temperatures in 2024 have surged to unprecedented levels, raising concerns about crossing the critical 1.5°C warming threshold set by the Paris Agreement.
Record-breaking heat has led to more extreme weather events across the Americas, challenging communities and highlighting the urgent need to address climate change.