Ancient corals reveal that El Niño events have gotten more extreme

Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of coral skeletons to study how the Pacific Ocean has changed over thousands of years.

USA: Hurricane damage exposes climate risks for vulnerable groups

Hurricane damage closed a Florida domestic violence shelter for 19 days, disrupting survivor services. Research suggests extreme heat and disasters may increase violence risks, while climate impacts and funding cuts strain support systems.

Philippines: Defend against floods with bamboo, shells and husks

Pamarawan, a fishing village at North Manila Bay, no longer experiences flooding after the construction of a nature-based coastal defense and flood control project, touted as a potential model to address similar flooding problems elsewhere in the country.

Global warming is accelerating faster than ever recorded

Earth is warming faster than ever recorded. Scientists detect a major acceleration in global temperatures since 2015. New study shows that the warming rate has surged to ~0.35°C per decade, nearly double the average pace observed from 1970 to 2015.

Eastern Africa: El Niño heightens risk of Rift Valley fever outbreaks

The FAO and the IGAD are urging countries across Eastern Africa to strengthen preparedness and surveillance measures as heavy rainfall and flooding associated with El Niño increase the risk of Rift Valley fever (RVF) outbreaks.

Tsunami Day: Seven innovations that buy time before a tsunami

A tsunami warning is a race against time. A wave triggered close to shore can arrive within minutes, and when a volcano or landslide is the source, systems designed around earthquakes may register the threat late or not at all.

Groundwater recovery could help reverse sinking cities

Research in Osaka shows that groundwater recovery can reverse land subsidence, helping coastal cities adapt to sea-level rise. The study also reveals how underground fault lines influence groundwater flow and patterns of land uplift.

How Asia and the Pacific can take the heat off tourism

Tourism can lead efforts to address extreme heat in Asia and the Pacific through affordable measures, early warning systems, worker protection and climate-resilient planning, with the H.E.A.T. Framework offering a practical approach.

How quickly the world is approaching 1.5°C since the Paris Agreement

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) global temperature-trend-monitor application highlights a significant acceleration in global temperature rise since the adoption of the Paris Agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference COP21.

Take aways from 35 EW4ALL roadmaps

A WMO analysis of 35 national EW4All roadmaps, reveals both the progress made and the scale of investment needed to deliver universal early warning coverage. As 2027 approaches, the roadmaps offer a framework for common and scaled up action.