Tag:Asia

Disaster Risk Management

Regional conference commits to Early Warnings for All in Asia

The World Meteorological Organisation’s (WMO) Regional Association for Asia has thrown its weight behind the United Nations initiative to ensure Early Warnings for All...

Michael Simire - March 14, 2023

Health

Fresh COVID-19 wave sweeps Asia, New Zealand warns of pressure on hospitals

A new wave of Coronavirus infections is rapidly spreading through Asia. This prompted warnings for residents from New Zealand to Japan to take precautions to...

Michael Simire - July 14, 2022

Renewable Energy

UN agencies support the Just Energy Transition in Asia

A group of UN agencies designed to accelerate the phase-down of coal is working on ways to help societies wean themselves off coal in...

Michael Simire - June 23, 2022

Climate Change

Race to Zero Emissions accelerates in Asia

The UN and various partners are boosting climate action in Asia by reaching out to key non-Party stakeholders who have the ability to shift...

admin - April 29, 2022

Cover

Momentum grows for coal phase-down in Asia

In a major boost for regional climate action, an increasing number of countries in Asia have announced new commitments supporting the transition away from...

Michael Simire - May 18, 2021

Climate Change

Asian, Middle Eastern, North African countries express readiness to step up climate action

Most countries in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa aim to increase ambition to tackle climate change through new targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions...

Michael Simire - April 6, 2021

Climate Change

WMO gears up for extreme weather, climate change in Asia

Climate change, environmental degradation, population growth and urbanisation are putting pressure on water supplies in many parts of the Asian region, and exposure to...

admin - February 10, 2017

Health