Asia-Pacific Unites for Climate Resilience Ahead of APEC 2025
APEC states are ramping up climate governance under the theme Building a Sustainable Tomorrow, focusing on green finance, resilience hubs and cross-border tech solutions.
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Chinese Mainland’s Agile Emergency Response Shines Amid Autumn Weather Extremes
This autumn, the Chinese mainland faced heat waves, floods, Typhoon Matmo and early cold. Advanced forecasting and coordinated action highlighted its agile emergency response.
Mexico Floods Devastate 100,000 Homes, Over 130 Dead or Missing
Torrential rains in Mexico triggered floods and landslides, killing 64, leaving 65 missing, and impacting over 100,000 homes.
Federal Flood Insurance Halts Amid U.S. Shutdown
With the U.S. shutdown in week two, federal flood insurance halts, exposing Florida communities during peak hurricane season and stalling $70B in economic activity.
Storm Matmo Hits Chinese Mainland’s Southwest, Evacuates 17,000
Severe tropical storm Matmo forces mass evacuation of over 17,000 residents in the Chinese mainland’s southwest as heavy machinery tackles landslides and flooding.
Typhoon Matmo Slams Zhanjiang with Fierce Winds and Rain
Typhoon Matmo battered Zhanjiang in south China’s Guangdong Province, bringing fierce winds, heavy rain, and storm surge warnings as authorities urge residents to stay safe.
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan Water Infrastructure: Record Investments & Smart Dams
China underscores its 14th Five-Year Plan water achievements: 95,000 reservoirs, 1.09B mu irrigated land & 80% network coverage drive resilience and rural access.
Rescue Crews Mobilize After Mountain Torrents Strike Gansu Province
Powerful mountain torrents struck Yuzhong County in Gansu Province of the Chinese mainland, triggering all-out rescue operations as crews evacuate villagers and set up temporary shelters.
Western Wildfires: Smoke, Science, and a New Normal
Wildfires rage across the Western US and Canada, sending smoke thousands of kilometers. Scientists warn this could be the new normal, highlighting urgent calls for global climate resilience.
Xinjiang’s Dashixia Dam: Securing Water and Power for Southern Regions
Xinjiang’s Dashixia Water Control Project, featuring a 247m concrete-faced sand-gravel dam, promises reliable water, irrigation, flood control and power for southern regions.