Science and Development Network

Researchers in India have identified a species of tree that they say could be ideal for replanting efforts. The chinaberry tree can withstand flames well, due to its high heat tolerance, and is able to regenerate quickly following incidental fires.

Flooding during the pre-monsoon (April-May) season, known as kallakkadal, are caused by swelling waves originating thousands of kilometres away in the Indian Ocean. These swell waves can reportedly reach two to six metres in height.

Extreme weather events linked to climate change are fuelling violence against women long after they occur, say researchers, prompting calls for more gender-focused climate action.

One year on, and only a few weeks ahead of the upcoming COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, it is unclear which of the Global Stocktake recommendations are already being implemented, and to what extent.

A recent study led by Koll on future projections for the Indian Ocean, published in Science Direct, projects marine heatwaves as increasing from 20 days per year (during 1970–2000) to as much as 250 days per year.

Kenya’s worst flooding in decades highlights the urgent need for more robust mitigation efforts, including flood risk maps and early warning systems, say climate scientists.

Across the Asia Pacific, region infrastructure and homes are rising up in seismically sensitive areas with governments seemingly reluctant to enforce safety codes for fear of slowing down development activity.

A team of researchers have measured the burden of living in flood-prone areas of Bangladesh and found that it significantly raises the likelihood of children dying by their first birthday.