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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
El Niño likely to return: The case for early action
Climate models are converging: El Niño is likely to return by mid-2026 and could be strong. According to the World Meteorological Organization, it could emerge as early as May–July 2026, …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
From flooded to future‑ready: Why Asia‑Pacific cities must become ‘sponges’
As the Pacific recovers from a severe cyclone season and Asia braces for the monsoon, flood readiness has …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
From dialogue to delivery: The Pacific’s climate mobility moment
Rising seas, intensifying storms, saltwater intrusion and shifting coastlines are the lived realities of Pacific communities today. Families …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Housing as climate resilience in Asia-Pacific cities
Access to adequate housing is a foundation of resilient cities. Safe and affordable homes provide stability, allow residents …
All #extreme weather Press Releases
17 Maret 2026
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Guiding light: How solar power is providing a lifeline to blackout-prone Asian villages
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Satellite imagery guides faster recovery in crisis zones
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN endorses first-ever global statistical framework to measure disaster risk and impacts
22 Januari 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Tracking the invisible: Monitoring air pollution from space
19 Januari 2026
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
How climate change is threatening human rights
3 Desember 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific
19 November 2025
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Poorest nations will see sharp drop in crop yields, impacting human development: UNDP
15 November 2025
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Amid rising heat, sustainable cooling can slash emissions and save trillions of dollars
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
World’s first impact bond on weather, climate data opens for contributions
9 November 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Cooling Cambodia: Passive cooling and NDC 3.0 pathways to heat resilience
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Slow climate adaptation threatening lives and economies
20 Oktober 2025
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Nearly 80% of the world's poor live in regions exposed to climate hazards: report
22 September 2025
World Economic Forum
Climate health risks put US$1.5 trillion in productivity at stake by 2050
25 Agustus 2025
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Philippines hosts first regional policy dialogue on loss and damage for Southeast Asia
18 Agustus 2025
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Preparing for the next flood: Protecting women’s health in Bangladesh
30 Juli 2025
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Berita / Tanggung Jawab Sosial Perusahaan
Singapore sustainability consultancy scales back
The Transmutation Principle CEO Thibaut Meurgue-Guyard cites ESG backlash, corporate retreat from decarbonisation and burnout among sustainability professionals … -
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Podcasts / Energi
Geothermal is no longer an underdog technology, but a strategic advantage for the Philippines
Studio EB Critical to the country’s energy security in the 1970s, geothermal is now re-emerging as the Philippines’ biggest clean … -
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Berita / Kebijakan & Keuangan
Philippines urges Southeast Asian neighbours to accelerate renewable energy, stabilise food security at Asean summit
Industry groups say Marcos’ remarks reflect a “growing recognition” of urgent realities facing the region at a time … -
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Even as AI tools promise major efficiency gains for grids and industry, the energy sector is struggling to … -
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Berita / Lingkungan
Extreme heat reshapes travel in Asia, nearly half of travellers changing plans: survey
Rising temperatures and climate risks are driving cancellations, off-peak trips and a shift toward cooler, less crowded destinations … -
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Berita / Karbon & Iklim
ICVCM approves another carbon credit standard, mangrove restoration rules as high integrity
Conditional approvals were granted to Verra’s revised methodologies for the connection of renewable energy to grids and abatement …
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