Climate Watch

Guangdong Province in southern China has experienced record-breaking precipitation, leading to large-scale damages and disruptions. We examine the severity of these torrential rains and explore the ongoing disaster relief efforts to safeguard lives and properties in the face of increasingly abnormal weather events.

Explore the collaboration between China and ASEAN as they unite to confront the pressing challenges of climate change and biodiversity conservation. We talk with Xu Jiayi to highlight the successes and ongoing commitments of China and ASEAN in fostering resilient ecosystems.

Wildlife is becoming increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. We talk to Jimmiel Mandima, Vice President for Global Programs at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), to explore strategies to safeguard wildlife in the face of these climate challenges.

Zambia faces an unprecedented drought that has severely impacted its agriculture, water resources and energy supply. President Hakainde Hichilema has declared a national disaster and emergency in response to the crisis. We speak to Patrick Kabanda, a disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation expert in Zambia, to uncover the impact of the drought.

A lingering drought across southern Africa is reducing the crop harvest, threatening the livelihoods of over 13 million people. We examine the challenges faced by the southern Africa region amidst escalating weather anomalies.

We dive into the story of a Chinese entrepreneur who has played a critical role in propelling China's photovoltaic industry to the global stage, and discover how China's commitment to green development and carbon neutrality is not only shaping its own future, but also influencing the global quest for sustainable energy.

The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) held in Nairobi, Kenya, marks a pivotal moment for global actions to tackle environmental issues. Kenyan journalist Francis Mtalaki provides an overview of the key accomplishments of the conference and challenges that still lie ahead.

China faces an extraordinary cold wave this early spring, marked by record-breaking temperature drops, heavy snowfall, and severe weather conditions across various regions. We explore how China is navigating these climate challenges.

In the rapidly warming Arctic, polar bears face the stark reality of shrinking sea ice and longer summers without adequate food. We shed light on the challenges these iconic creatures endure due to climate change.

Amid an era of escalating climate volatility, extreme weather events have become increasing common. We look into the recent blizzards in China and the wildfires in Chile, highlighting the impact of climate change on these disasters.