Update

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is the first country in the North Pacific to recognize communities under the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme.

The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has activated its early action protocol for heatwave, enabling anticipatory actions in the capital, Dhaka, before the worst impacts of the current extreme heat were likely to be felt by people at heightened risk.

As the country reels from a suffocating heatwave, Directorate General of Health Services, with UNICEF support, launch guidelines to respond to heat-related risks such as preterm birth and severe heat stress in young children.

Record-setting storms in 2023 filled California’s major reservoirs to the brim, providing some relief in a decades-long drought, but how much of that record rain trickled underground?

Oyster larvae were dying in their millions in the coastal hatcheries, and farmers and scientists initially believed they were being ravaged by a bacterial disease. It took a few months to discover the true culprit: ocean water acidification.

Floods are complex events, and they are about more than just heavy rain. Flooding events like the Houston area experienced provide case studies that can help cities everywhere manage the increasing risk.

Extreme heat has disparate impacts on women's health and broader socio-economic consequences. There is an urgent need for gender-responsive adaptation strategies.

Bioengineering techniques were used to stabilize exposed slopes in Himachal Pradesh as part of a flagship government to provide reliable all-weather connectivity.

Rising temperatures have an impact on mental health and human behavior, and evidence has shown that warmer temperatures correlate with a 4% increase in interpersonal violence and a 14% rise in intergroup conflicts globally.

Climate-induced disasters are intensifying in Asia and the Pacific, affecting migration and causing economic strain. The need for effective adaptation strategies and international cooperation is urgent as remittances play a vital role in risk management.