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February 10, 2026
Malaysia lost 20% of its coral reefs in three years, survey finds
According to the latest national survey by Reef Check Malaysia, about one-fifth of the country’s coral cover has been lost since 2022, a decline compressed into just three years. What had been gradual erosion now looks more like a slide.
February 09, 2026As climate changes, what does the future hold for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games?
The 25th Winter Olympic Games are taking place, with Italy hosting the Games for the fourth time. Climate change is reshaping winter sports worldwide. Snow sport athletes are experiencing these changes firsthand.
January 22, 2026Philippines hosts new Asia-Pacific hub for sustainable agriculture, cuisine
More than 2,000 farmers, chefs and policymakers met last November in the Philippines to explore food systems rooted in biodiversity conservation, Indigenous knowledge and local food security.
January 19, 2026A new treaty comes into force to govern life on the high seas
A new United Nations treaty governing biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction will enter into force on January 17th 2026, creating the first global framework to conserve life on the high seas.
January 16, 2026After years of progress, Indonesia risks ‘tragedy’ of a deforestation spike
Deforestation is accelerating, underscoring Indonesia’s reputation as a big greenhouse gas emitter and potentially inviting more scrutiny of its commodity exports.
January 14, 2026What is the global water cycle and how is it amplifying climate disasters?
Floods, droughts and heatwaves continue to dominate headlines around the world and in Australia. These floods and fires are not simply isolated weather extremes, but signs of a water cycle that is being increasingly destabilised by global warming.
January 09, 2026How will U.S. exit from global climate initiatives affect clean energy, multilateralism?
The Trump administration announced that the U.S. will withdraw from 66 international entities, including around a dozen energy and climate organizations and agreements, arguing that continued participation no longer serves U.S. national interests.
January 08, 2026Changing diets amid changing climate: Hidden costs to food quality
Much attention has been paid to switching from meat-based diets to plant-based ones. Less attention has been paid to the effects of climate change on the quality and quantity of plant foods.
December 26, 2025Indonesia’s largest-ever forest crackdown could collect $8.5 billion from palm oil, mining firms
Indonesia could collect up to USD 8.5 billion in fines by 2026 from palm oil producers and mining companies found to be operating illegally in forest areas, Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin said on Wednesday.
December 24, 2025ASEAN power grid: Gleaning best practices from worst cases
As Southeast Asia focuses on building the ASEAN Power Grid, there will be a higher chance of success if interconnections are designed to be modular and embedded within a broader regional integration agenda.