Woman swept away in pre-monsoon flood in Nepal. Experts call it a wake-up call for preparedness
The flood which was triggered by moderate rainfall of 41 mm not only swept away the woman, but also roads and drinking water pipelines in various places.
Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department, UNDP boost Yom-Nan climate resilience efforts
The initiative integrates Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) strategies and emphasises community participation to enhance long-term water management and agricultural resilience…
In South Korea, summer to be hotter, wetter than last year
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration’s 3-month outlook, average nationwide temperatures will be higher than in previous years from May to July.
Investment in green growth gains momentum in Southeast Asia
Green investment in the SEA-6 reached US$8 billion in 2024, a 43 percent increase year-on-year.
Calls for more wildlife protection measures after elephant tragedy in Malaysia
Netizens urge authorities to build highways or overpasses for wildlife crossings, while some called for speed limits in areas with elephant crossings.
Dhaka’s birds are disappearing — should we be worried?
More than 200 bird species call the Bangladeshi capital home.
Growing amount of e-waste in Malaysia alarming
Malaysia generated 24.5 million units of e-waste so far this year which is already higher than the 23.8 million units recorded in 2024 and 22.7 million in 2023, according to the…
Illegal mining of riverbed materials threatens over 70 households in Nepali district
After local complaints, district administration finds Chaudandigadhi Municipality had been awarded the mining contract by bypassing law and rules. An investigation is underway.
Japan to enhance surveying to preserve remote islands; erosion could diminish EEZ
The initiative aims to promptly ascertain the impact of erosion and other factors to ensure the maintenance of Japan’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Climate disasters increasing risks of death, disease amongst children and elderly in Pakistan: Amnesty
New report documents many cases where kids, older adults prematurely lost lives in "often preventable" ways.