According to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) latest report, Asia is experiencing warming nearly twice as fast as the rest of the world. The “State of the Climate in Asia 2024” highlights significant temperature increases across the continent, with an average temperature about 1.04°C above the 1991–2020 average in 2024. This marks 2024 as one of the warmest years recorded for Asia.
The report underlines several critical impacts of this warming trend:
- Prolonged heatwaves
- Increase in extreme weather events
- Damage to agriculture and infrastructure
China, notably, broke several average monthly temperature records throughout 2024, demonstrating the severity of climate shifts. Experts warn that rapid warming poses serious threats to:
- Food security
- Water resources
This is especially concerning as Asia is home to around 60% of the global population. The consequences extend beyond environmental harm, affecting economies that depend heavily on stable agricultural outputs and natural resources.
To address these challenges, urgent actions are required to both mitigate climate change and adapt to new environmental conditions. Policymakers and international organizations emphasize the importance of collaborative efforts to manage this crisis and protect Asia’s future sustainability.
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