Extreme weather buffets Greater Jakarta, nation
Almost all of the country’s provinces are expected to experience medium to heavy rainfall until Oct 15 at the earliest.
Environment
Heatwaves will make regions uninhabitable in decades, warn UN and Red Cross
Heatwaves are predicted to "exceed human physiological and social limits" in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and south and south-west Asia.
After two days of incessant rain, Delhi in for a respite
Following heavy rainfall in the national capital, traffic came to standstill at several places due to water-logging as well as fallen trees and vehicle breakdowns.
Landslides increase along banks of Hau River in An Giang
Prolonged rain due to Typhoon Noru, which made the soil soft and loose, was one of the reasons why landslides incidents increased in number.
Cambodia plans to reduce carbon emissions by 42 per cent by 2030
Hun Sen also said that although Cambodia is a small country and emitted less greenhouse gases than most, it remained committed to tackling global climate change.
China renews orange alert for droughts
The national observatory advised local authorities to utilise emergency water sources and promoting water conservation measures.
Japan keen to use sewage sludge as fertilizer
By promoting the domestic production of fertilizers, the government aims to keep prices down and protect agricultural businesses from negative impacts.
Jokowi names Anies replacement, orders quick treatment of flooding
In the past few days, heavy downpour has inundated a large swathe of the capital, with at least 68 neighbourhoods affected by inundation.
Green economy a focus at Asean environmental meetings
Tin Ponlok, who is the chair of Asean, said “member states are focused on environmental work, among others, centred on sustainable production and consumption.”
What should be Pakistan’s strategy for accessing international climate finance?
The financial cost of climate risks has been on the rise for Pakistan.