Natural disasters prompt mass exodus from Nepal’s villages
According to the District Disaster Management Committee in Baglung, 28 wards of 10 local units are at high risk of different kinds of disasters, such as landslides and floods,…
Climate Watch
China’s renewable energy capacity grows robustly
Renewable energy capacity additions rose 93 per cent year-on-year to 172 million kilowatts during the first three quarters, accounting for 76 per cent of the country's total newly…
Indonesia prepares El Niño cash aid for poor families
Under the new direct cash assistance scheme, each eligible family will receive Rp 200,000 (US$12.61) once a month in November and December.
‘Honouring climate deals is rich countries’ moral obligations’ – Philippines
Data from the Climate Change Commission showed that the Philippines suffered a $12-billion loss and damage due to the impact of climate change in the past decade.
Hot questions asked in bid to solve climate conundrum
In recent years, extremely hot summers in China have been followed by bitter winters, so the big question is whether the coming months will be exceptionally cold.
Indonesia’s ‘Gorilla El Nino’ threat looms amid escalating heatwave
As the Earth's temperature rise surpasses 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first time in history, there is concern that this increased heat supply could contribute to the persistence…
South Tangerang breaks October record at nearly 40 degrees
During an event in early October, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency head Dwikorita Karnawati predicted that the nation’s maximum temperature could…
Legal revision improves China’s marine environment protection
The revision stresses improving the capacity for marine environmental monitoring and governance with more advanced means and information technologies.
EU ambassador champions fight against climate change
Newly appointed EU ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans emphasised the EU’s strong commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, saying its primary objective is a…
Cyclone Hamoon crossing Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram coasts
The centre of Cyclone Hamoon is likely to make landfall around 9:00pm.