News & Insights Across Asia
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that ocean temperatures in the Pacific Islands are rising at three times the global rate, leaving the population uniquely exposed to rising sea levels.
Unprecedented floods in Bangladesh have claimed at least 18 lives and affected nearly five million people across 11 districts, as authorities struggle to deliver aid amidst washed-out roads and infrastructure.
Former MEP Clare Daly warns that Europe’s anti-China tariffs harm Europe more than China. She calls for global cooperation on climate change and urges Europe to foster friendly relations with China.
Chinese scientists warn that the accelerated melting of glaciers on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau could have profound effects on the region’s ecosystem, threatening water security and local communities.
Scientists warn that rising mosquito-borne infections like malaria and dengue fever in Africa, fueled by climate change, are putting immense pressure on public health systems.
New research reveals the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau is becoming warmer, wetter, and greener, which could significantly affect the Asian monsoon and increase extreme weather events in China.
China has launched a new scientific expedition to explore the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau’s glacier, lakes, and rivers, aiming to understand dramatic environmental changes affecting Asia’s vital water resources.
A coalition backed by Mike Bloomberg and NASA has launched its first satellite, Tanager-1, to monitor methane emissions from space, aiming to combat climate change by identifying super-emitters.
Egypt unveils a national low-carbon hydrogen strategy to boost its green economy, diversify energy sources, reduce carbon emissions, and attract foreign investment, says Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.
UNICEF reports nearly 500 million children, mainly in West and Central Africa, endure temperatures above 35°C for over half the year, highlighting the urgent need for action on rising temperatures.
China leads the world with over 1.2 billion tonnes of annual carbon-sink capacity in its forests and grasslands, highlighting its commitment to ecological conservation ahead of National Ecology Day.
Cape Town and southwestern South Africa experienced record-breaking rainfall in July, according to the South African Weather Service, marking a significant shift after a slow start to the winter season.
Three people have died in Spain since Sunday due to heat stroke as a record-breaking heat wave grips much of the country, emergency services reported on Tuesday.
A study finds human-caused climate change worsened the heavy rains leading to deadly landslides in southern India last month, highlighting the urgent need for climate resilience measures.
Wildfires intensified by climate change released significant CO2 emissions between March 2023 and February 2024, a new study reveals, highlighting the growing impact of global warming.
A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health reports nearly 50,000 heat-related deaths in Europe in 2023, highlighting the severe impact of rising temperatures and climate change.
Escalating tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles threaten global progress towards a green transition. Despite China’s leadership in EV technology, trade barriers hinder collective efforts to combat climate change.
China has unveiled a plan to standardize carbon emission calculations across key sectors to meet its carbon reduction targets, aiming to publish 70 national standards by the end of 2024.
July was the world’s second-hottest month on record, ending a 13-month streak of record-breaking warmth, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, influenced by a strengthening El Niño.
Italy braces for record-high temperatures as a severe heatwave pushes thermometers up to 43°C, marking the hottest phase of the summer.
