News & Insights Across Asia
Low- and middle-income countries struggle to combat climate change due to funding shortages, a University of Melbourne study reveals, highlighting how current emission metrics deter private investment.
Scientists warn that scaling up carbon dioxide removal won’t avert climate catastrophe if global warming exceeds 1.5°C. Immediate, ambitious emissions reductions are critical to mitigate irreversible impacts.
Successive hurricanes like Milton and Helene expose a critical insurance gap in the U.S., leaving many homeowners vulnerable amid rising natural disasters and climate change impacts.
A new study reveals that climate change intensified Hurricane Helene by 10%, making such powerful storms more likely. Researchers highlight the significant impact of small increases in storm intensity.
September 2024 recorded the second-warmest temperatures globally and in Europe, signaling accelerating climate change, reports Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Mongolia has planted 84 million trees since 2021 as part of its ‘Billion Trees’ initiative to combat desertification and climate change impacts across the country.
Mongolia has planted 84 million trees since 2021 as part of its ‘Billion Trees’ campaign to combat desertification, significantly increasing reforestation efforts to address climate challenges.
Florida braces as Hurricane Milton approaches, threatening dangerous storm surges in Tampa Bay, just weeks after deadly Hurricane Helene. Authorities urge residents to evacuate and prepare for imminent impact.
Catastrophic floods in Niger have claimed 339 lives and displaced over 1.1 million people since June, highlighting the severe impact of extreme weather events intensified by climate change.
Torrential rains since June have led to 339 deaths and displaced over 1.1 million people in Niger, marking a significant humanitarian crisis in the Sahel nation.
Severe flooding in Niger since June has resulted in 339 deaths and displaced over 1.1 million people, marking one of the worst natural disasters in the country’s recent history.
Global river flows have hit all-time lows in 2023 amid record heat, threatening water supplies worldwide, according to a UN report. The crisis highlights urgent need for climate action and sustainable water management.
The UN warns of increasingly erratic floods and droughts as climate change disrupts the global water cycle, highlighting urgent calls for action.
Colombia proposes a unified climate and biodiversity pledge at COP16, aiming to streamline global environmental efforts and enhance synergies in tackling climate change and nature conservation.
Manaus, the largest city in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, faces its lowest water level since 1902, as severe drought strains transport and vital supply lines.
Faced with unpredictable weather, Indian scientists are developing tougher seeds to help farmers adapt to climate change.
Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest have surged to a 13-year high, raising global climate concerns with potential impacts on Asia’s climate and economies.
Switzerland’s glaciers have lost 2.4% of their volume in the past year despite a snowy winter, with Saharan sand accelerating the melt, raising concerns about their future.
Fifteen people have died after a flash flood hit the southern Iranian city of Jiroft, state media reports. The disaster highlights the increasing extreme weather events affecting the region.
Leaders from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and South Korea met in Vientiane to discuss climate change impacts and develop collaborative strategies for climate resilience in the region.