FAO Report Highlights Global Forest Restoration Efforts and Major Implementation Gaps
Rome: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its State of the World’s Forests 2026,...
Climate Change
Satellite Data Reveals Major Methane Leak at Turkey Landfill Ahead of COP31
Istanbul: A major methane-emission hotspot has been identified at a landfill near Istanbul, raising fresh concerns about Turkey’s waste-management practices...
Australia Records Second-Hottest September as Climate Change and El Niño Intensify Heat
Canberra: Australia experienced its second-hottest September on record in 2026, with temperatures significantly above the long-term average and nighttime heat...
WHO Puts Health at the Center of Pacific Climate Talks Ahead of COP31
Suva, Fiji: The World Health Organization has joined Pacific leaders and governments at the Pre-COP31 climate meeting in Fiji, calling...
Pacific Climate Groups Set Five Red Lines Ahead of COP31
Nadi, Fiji: Pacific climate advocates have issued five major “red lines” ahead of the Pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu,...
Extreme Heat Raises New Climate Threat for Pregnant Women and Newborns
Nadi, Fiji: Extreme heat is emerging as a serious climate-related threat to pregnant women, unborn babies and newborns, with health...
UN Data Shows Progress on Sustainable Development Goals but Major Global Gaps Remain
New York: Global development has continued to improve in several important areas, but the world remains significantly off track on...
World Bank Approves New Support for Developing Economies Facing Economic and Climate Pressures
Washington: The World Bank is expanding its support for developing economies as countries face a combination of economic uncertainty, infrastructure...
IMF Updates Global Economic Surveillance Framework to Address New Sources of Risk
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has completed its 2026 Comprehensive Surveillance Review, updating the way it monitors economic and financial...
World Bank Warns Global Food Security Remains Vulnerable Amid Rising Costs
Washington: Global food and nutrition security remains fragile as higher fertilizer costs, supply-chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions continue to create...
UN Chief Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation as World Faces Four Major Power Tests
New York: The United Nations has called for stronger international cooperation as governments confront growing challenges involving conflicts, inequality, climate...
Genetic Research Identifies a New Cryptic Species of Gentoo Penguin
Washington: Scientists have identified a previously unrecognised species within the gentoo penguin group after using genetic analysis to examine differences...
Global River Study Finds Rainfall Is Increasing While Water Flow Declines in Many Rivers
State College, Pennsylvania: A large-scale analysis of river systems has found that changes in rainfall and snowfall do not always...
Indonesia Wildfires Put Orangutan Habitats Under Severe Climate Pressure
Jakarta, Indonesia: Intensifying wildfires across Indonesia are putting critically endangered orangutans and other wildlife under growing pressure, as unusually hot...
Global River Study Finds Rainfall Increases Do Not Always Mean More River Water
Global Climate Desk: A large-scale study of rivers around the world has found that increasing precipitation does not always translate...
Global Oceans Absorbed Record Heat in 2025, Raising Climate Concerns
Global Climate Desk: The world's oceans continued to absorb enormous amounts of excess heat in 2025, with new scientific assessments...
New Climate Research Examines How Cloud Feedback Could Influence Global Warming
Global Climate Desk: Scientists are continuing to investigate how clouds influence Earth's climate, with new research published in September 2026...
WHO Issues New Guidance to Protect People From Heat-Related Illness at Mass Gatherings
Geneva: The World Health Organization has issued new public-health guidance aimed at reducing heat-related illness during mass gatherings, as extreme...
Multi-Year Droughts Could Become More Widespread as Climate Changes
Global Climate Desk: Scientists are examining the potential for climate change to increase the frequency and geographical reach of droughts...
World Bank Data Shows Food Security Remains Under Pressure Despite Adequate Global Supplies
Washington: Global food markets continue to face pressure from elevated costs and supply-related risks even though overall food availability remains...
UN Report Finds Nearly One Billion People Gained Access to Electricity Since 2000
New York: Nearly one billion people have gained access to electricity since the beginning of the 21st century, marking significant...
UN SDG Report 2026 Finds Uneven Progress Toward Global 2030 Goals
New York: The United Nations' latest assessment of global progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) shows that the world...
New Climate Resilience Project to Support Nearly 6,000 People in Northern Laos
A new climate resilience project is set to support nearly 6,000 people across 15 villages in northern Laos, with the...
World’s Oceans Absorb Record Heat as Warming and Acidification Intensify
The world's oceans absorbed a record amount of heat in 2025, highlighting the accelerating impact of climate change on marine...
India Records Lowest Monsoon Rainfall in More Than a Decade Amid El Niño Conditions
India has recorded its lowest monsoon rainfall in more than a decade during the June–September 2026 season, raising concerns over...
Antarctic Winter Sea Ice Falls to Third-Lowest Level on Record
Antarctica's winter sea ice has reached its third-lowest maximum extent on record, providing another indication of the rapid changes taking...
Tokyo Records 35 Consecutive Days of Rain as Climate Patterns Shift
Tokyo has experienced an extraordinary 35 consecutive days of rainfall, setting a new record for the Japanese capital since weather...
Deadly Floods Hit South Asia as Extreme Weather Raises Climate Concerns
Severe flooding has affected several parts of South Asia, with India, Nepal and Thailand facing heavy rainfall, rising rivers and...
🇧🇿 Ancient Maya Farmers Shifted to Upland Agriculture Thousands of Years Ago
September New archaeological research from Belize is providing fresh insight into how ancient Maya communities adapted their farming practices to...
🇺🇸 Amazon Rainforest Faces Growing Climate Risk as Fires and Water Stress Intensify
September 28, 2026: New climate research is raising fresh concerns about the long-term stability of the Amazon rainforest, as rising...
🇵🇭 Philippines Again Records World’s Highest Disaster Risk in 2026
Manila, September 28, 2026: The Philippines has once again been identified as the country with the highest disaster risk among...
Nepal Faces New Floods and Landslides as Heavy Rain Hits the Country
Kathmandu, September 28, 2026: Nepal is facing another wave of severe weather after heavy to very heavy rainfall triggered floods...
Super El Niño Intensifies Wildfire and Drought Risks
Jakarta, September 28, 2026: Indonesia is facing growing environmental pressure as an unusually strong El Niño continues to prolong dry...
Bangkok Floods Affect Hundreds of Thousands After Extreme Rain
Bangkok, September 28, 2026: Severe flooding continues across parts of Bangkok after intense rainfall overwhelmed the capital's drainage system, forcing...
UN Climate Summit Pushes Faster Clean Energy, Climate Finance and Methane Action
Global climate action entered a new phase this week as leaders, financial institutions, businesses and international organizations gathered in New...
Major Pacific Ocean Research Voyage Begins to Track Climate Change From Tropics to Antarctic Ice
A major international ocean-science expedition has begun across the Pacific Ocean, bringing together researchers from Australia and Pacific nations to...
Very Strong El Niño Could Increase Global Heat, Flood and Drought Risks Into 2027
The developing El Niño is expected to strengthen significantly during the coming months, raising the likelihood of major changes in...
August 2026 Becomes Hottest August on Record as Global Climate Extremes Intensify
August 2026 has emerged as the hottest August ever recorded globally, adding another significant marker to the continuing rise in...
UN Adopts Landmark Declaration as Rising Seas Put Hundreds of Millions at Greater Risk
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark declaration on sea-level rise, calling for stronger international cooperation and urgent...
UN Global Risk Survey Finds War, AI and Climate Risks Reshaping the International Outlook
The global risk landscape is becoming increasingly complex, with geopolitical tensions, large-scale war, artificial intelligence and climate change emerging as...
