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A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs and stores carbon.
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 …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asia-Pacific leaders meet to fast-track action on water, energy, cities and development partnerships
The window to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is narrowing and regional progress must speed up. …
All #climate risk Press Releases
24 February 2026
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP seeks young people with big ideas to protect the planet
30 January 2026
22 January 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Tracking the invisible: Monitoring air pollution from space
19 January 2026
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
How climate change is threatening human rights
14 January 2026
9 January 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Why local leadership will shape Asia-Pacific’s urban future
3 December 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific
21 November 2025
19 November 2025
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Ministers urge decisive methane action as global report shows progress, warns of gaps
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
14 November 2025
Zurich Resilience Solutions
Zurich launches climate spotlight in Asia Pacific
9 November 2025
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Slow climate adaptation threatening lives and economies
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