Chinese vice-premier calls for strengthening early warnings for all at COP29
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese vice-premier calls for strengthening early warnings for all at COP29

China Daily  

BAKU -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative Ding Xuexiang, also China's vice-premier, on Tuesday called for strengthening early warning systems for all and enhancing climate adaptation capacity when addressing a high-level meeting held by China on early warnings during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan. In recent years, climate change has had an increasing impact globally, with frequent extreme weather events posing unprecedented challenges to the safety of people's lives and property as well as to economic and social development, Ding said, adding that strengthening early warning systems for all and enhancing climate adaptation capacity have become increasingly important and urgent. China is willing to work with all countries to advance the implementation of the United Nations' Early Warnings for All initiative, make new and greater contributions to addressing climate change, Ding said. Ding said that China will develop and implement a South-South cooperation flagship project for early warning in response to climate change, supporting other developing countries through the provision of meteorological observation equipment, early warning systems, and capacity-building training.

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China seeks stronger collaboration to promote early weather warnings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China seeks stronger collaboration to promote early weather warnings

China Daily  

China aims to pioneer new paths for international collaboration to facilitate early warnings about weather conditions, providing Chinese technological expertise in disaster prevention and risk reduction, a senior official at the China Meteorological Administration said on Wednesday. The World Meteorological Organization endorsed China's role in global early weather warning systems, with its secretary-general praising China's "people-oriented "approach to meteorology as …

China's success can lead climate battle, say experts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China's success can lead climate battle, say experts

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The year 2024 was marked by unprecedented climate challenges, with record-breaking heat and increasingly severe weather events becoming the new norm. As the primary contributors to historical carbon emissions, developed countries have both a moral responsibility and an international duty under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement to help developing countries …

China's success can lead climate battle, say experts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China's success can lead climate battle, say experts

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The year 2024 was marked by unprecedented climate challenges, with record-breaking heat and increasingly severe weather events becoming the new norm. As the primary contributors to historical carbon emissions, developed countries have both a moral responsibility and an international duty under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement to help developing countries …

UK, China can set example of joint climate action
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UK, China can set example of joint climate action

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY Global surface temperatures reached record levels in 2024 as the impacts of climate change are being felt around the world. Amid rising political tensions worldwide, strong bilateral cooperation between the United Kingdom and China can provide the international leadership needed to boost the fight against climate change this decade. Sino-British climate cooperation deepening Supported by the UK's …

COP29: UK and China can set a powerful example for global climate cooperation
4 months ago

COP29: UK and China can set a powerful example for global climate cooperation

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-24 21:11 A view during a closing plenary meeting at the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 24, 2024. Amidst rising political tensions, strong bilateral cooperation between the UK and China can provide the international leadership needed to accelerate progress on climate change this decade. Following this meeting, and to support both multilateral …

China defends climate fund role
4 months, 1 week ago

China defends climate fund role

China Daily  

A night view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 11, 2024. Rather, it is the obligation of developed countries to support developing economies in this matter, said China's Climate Envoy Liu Zhenmin. He also underscored China's consistent solidarity with other developing nations to ensure that developed countries come up …

China defends climate fund role
4 months, 1 week ago

China defends climate fund role

China Daily  

A night view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 11, 2024. Rather, it is the obligation of developed countries to support developing economies in this matter, said China's Climate Envoy Liu Zhenmin. He also underscored China's consistent solidarity with other developing nations to ensure that developed countries come up …

Climate-smart agriculture to address climate change
4 months, 1 week ago

Climate-smart agriculture to address climate change

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY Climate change is one of the most serious common challenges the world is facing today, and one of the worst impacts of climate change has been on the agriculture sector, affecting development patterns and threatening global food security. In terms of policy formulation, the government has used strategic planning, policies and regulations, such as the National Climate …

Climate-smart agriculture to address climate change
4 months, 1 week ago

Climate-smart agriculture to address climate change

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY Climate change is one of the most serious common challenges the world is facing today, and one of the worst impacts of climate change has been on the agriculture sector, affecting development patterns and threatening global food security. In terms of policy formulation, the government has used strategic planning, policies and regulations, such as the National Climate …

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action
4 months, 1 week ago

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action

China Daily  

Emphasizing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities as the foundation of global climate governance, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has called on developed nations to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate finance support for developing economies. Addressing the World Leaders Climate Action Summit on Tuesday during the ongoing COP29 climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, he …

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action
4 months, 1 week ago

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action

China Daily  

Emphasizing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities as the foundation of global climate governance, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has called on developed nations to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate finance support for developing economies. Addressing the World Leaders Climate Action Summit on Tuesday during the ongoing COP29 climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, he …

UN to come up with solutions to support countries cope with extreme heat, give early warning coverage
4 months, 1 week ago

UN to come up with solutions to support countries cope with extreme heat, give early warning coverage

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The United Nations is developing a package of solutions to help countries cope with extreme heat so that every person on the planet is covered by a multi-hazard early warning systems by 2027, secretary general António Guterres said on Wednesday in Baku. Emphasizing the importance of early alert in coping with such calamities, Gutierres at a COP29 event …

Chinese vice-premier calls for strengthening early warnings for all at COP29
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese vice-premier calls for strengthening early warnings for all at COP29

China Daily  

BAKU -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative Ding Xuexiang, also China's vice-premier, on Tuesday called for strengthening early warning systems for all and enhancing climate adaptation capacity when addressing a high-level meeting held by China on early warnings during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, …

Climate change a chronic threat to public health
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Climate change a chronic threat to public health

China Daily  

That climate change is becoming an increasingly bigger challenge for humankind was evident, more clearly than ever, in 2023 when average global temperatures rose 1.45 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, making it the warmest year since records began in 1850. The 2024 Report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change says climate change poses one of the greatest …

Climate change a chronic threat to public health
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Climate change a chronic threat to public health

China Daily  

That climate change is becoming an increasingly bigger challenge for humankind was evident, more clearly than ever, in 2023 when average global temperatures rose 1.45 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, making it the warmest year since records began in 1850. The 2024 Report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change says climate change poses one of the greatest …

Extreme weather poses threat to people's health
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Extreme weather poses threat to people's health

China Daily  

Climate change is emerging as one of the most severe threats to humanity, with intensifying global warming leading to more frequent and extreme weather events, causing water and food scarcities, disrupting the natural and social systems that underpin human health, exacerbating inequality, and hindering economic growth. The impacts of climate change on human health are complex and diverse, which can …

Extreme weather poses threat to people's health
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Extreme weather poses threat to people's health

China Daily  

Climate change is emerging as one of the most severe threats to humanity, with intensifying global warming leading to more frequent and extreme weather events, causing water and food scarcities, disrupting the natural and social systems that underpin human health, exacerbating inequality, and hindering economic growth. The impacts of climate change on human health are complex and diverse, which can …

Global Coverage of Early Weather Warning Systems: A Crucial Step for Climate Resilience
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Global Coverage of Early Weather Warning Systems: A Crucial Step for Climate Resilience

Hindustan Times  

Over the decades, the impacts of the increasing climate crisis-related disasters have exacerbated the loss and damage to life, property, economy and biodiversity. According to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the number of disasters has increased five-fold during 1970-2019. The article highlights the need to develop an early weather warning system to reduce the damage caused by climate crisis-related disasters. …

Partnerships seen as key to combat climate woes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Partnerships seen as key to combat climate woes

China Daily  

The image of Fuyan, mascot of China International Fair for Trade in Services, is pictured at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 11, 2024. Further efforts are needed to fortify international partnerships in meteorology amid global climate change, as extreme weather events become more frequent and their effects on health turn increasingly evident, officials and …

Partnerships seen as key to combat climate woes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Partnerships seen as key to combat climate woes

China Daily  

The image of Fuyan, mascot of China International Fair for Trade in Services, is pictured at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 11, 2024. Further efforts are needed to fortify international partnerships in meteorology amid global climate change, as extreme weather events become more frequent and their effects on health turn increasingly evident, officials and …

China and US push forward climate actions
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China and US push forward climate actions

China Daily  

China and the United States will make joint efforts to ensure a successful United Nations climate change conference in November, a key task of which will be to set a new financial target for supporting developing countries in their climate actions. While reaffirming their intention to jointly host a summit on methane and other non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gases at the …

Developed countries should intensify climate actions
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Developed countries should intensify climate actions

China Daily  

An employee undertakes turbine blade installation at a wind farm in Ruichang, Jiangxi province, last week. Hence, developed countries should continue to provide the developing nations with more economic and technological support to mitigate and adapt to climate change. In 2009, developed countries committed to jointly mobilize $100 billion a year in climate finance by 2020 to boost climate actions …

Developed countries should intensify climate actions
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Developed countries should intensify climate actions

China Daily  

An employee undertakes turbine blade installation at a wind farm in Ruichang, Jiangxi province, last week. Hence, developed countries should continue to provide the developing nations with more economic and technological support to mitigate and adapt to climate change. In 2009, developed countries committed to jointly mobilize $100 billion a year in climate finance by 2020 to boost climate actions …

Effective early warnings secure the first line of defense
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Effective early warnings secure the first line of defense

China Daily  

An aerial drone photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows surging water flow in the section of Rongjiang River in Rong'an county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It is therefore imperative that China prioritizes the enhancement of its early meteorological warning capabilities, given that it represents the first line of defense against extreme weather events. Moreover, China has established …

Climate actions vital for a better future
1 year ago

Climate actions vital for a better future

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY March 23 marks the 64th World Meteorological Day, whose theme this year, "at the frontline of climate action", calls for urgent action across societies to strengthen cooperation in mitigating and adapting to climate change and addressing the severe challenges posed by the Earth's warming. It is human nature to expect the best outcome from any event but …

Climate actions vital for a better future
1 year ago

Climate actions vital for a better future

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY March 23 marks the 64th World Meteorological Day, whose theme this year, "at the frontline of climate action", calls for urgent action across societies to strengthen cooperation in mitigating and adapting to climate change and addressing the severe challenges posed by the Earth's warming. It is human nature to expect the best outcome from any event but …

In first public statement, new UN weather chief calls to bolster warning systems for extreme weather
1 year, 2 months ago

In first public statement, new UN weather chief calls to bolster warning systems for extreme weather

Associated Press  

The new head of the United Nations weather agency said Tuesday that strengthening early warning systems that monitor when and where extreme weather will happen is a key priority for her administration that will help reduce the risk of natural disasters that are exacerbated by climate change. But only half of the world’s countries have adequate early warning systems, according …

In first public statement, new UN weather chief calls to bolster warning systems for extreme weather
1 year, 2 months ago

In first public statement, new UN weather chief calls to bolster warning systems for extreme weather

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new head of the …

Climate negotiators urged to reach agreement on reducing Global warming as COP28 talks near end
1 year, 3 months ago

Climate negotiators urged to reach agreement on reducing Global warming as COP28 talks near end

Firstpost  

The draft text expresses concern over the gap between the money needed for adaptation and how much countries are getting, but it doesn’t say exactly how much money is needed for the world to adapt to climate change Negotiators have been urged to narrow down their options and agree on how to save Earth from disastrous levels of warming as …

China-EU synergy can meet global challenges
1 year, 6 months ago

China-EU synergy can meet global challenges

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY In an era marked by exceptional international challenges, the development of the global economy, fighting climate change, and rapid technological innovations have emerged as focal points of our collective future. However, China's crucial role in addressing global and regional socioeconomic problems makes it a natural partner for mitigating and adapting to climate change. In particular, the Sino-German …

Asia-Pacific needs disaster warning systems to counter rising climate change risks, report says
1 year, 8 months ago

Asia-Pacific needs disaster warning systems to counter rising climate change risks, report says

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Countries in the Asia-Pacific region need to drastically increase their investments in disaster warning systems and other tools to counter rising risks from climate change, a United Nations report said Tuesday. She noted that countries that have put early warning systems in place, such as India and Bangladesh, which faces severe threats from devastating tropical storms, can save …

Asia-Pacific needs disaster warning systems to counter rising climate change risks, report says
1 year, 8 months ago

Asia-Pacific needs disaster warning systems to counter rising climate change risks, report says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Countries in the Asia-Pacific region …

Fragile ecosystem, species at center of protection efforts
1 year, 10 months ago

Fragile ecosystem, species at center of protection efforts

China Daily  

Editor's Note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. YUAN BING/FOR CHINA DAILY Climate change is accelerating habitat loss and fragmentation, changing some animals' features, reducing the populations of various species and, ultimately, damaging global biodiversity, according …

Fragile ecosystem, species at center of protection efforts
1 year, 10 months ago

Fragile ecosystem, species at center of protection efforts

China Daily  

Editor's Note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. YUAN BING/FOR CHINA DAILY Climate change is accelerating habitat loss and fragmentation, changing some animals' features, reducing the populations of various species and, ultimately, damaging global biodiversity, according …

Immediate action is needed to ensure ‘a livable future for all,’ UN report says
2 years ago

Immediate action is needed to ensure ‘a livable future for all,’ UN report says

Salon  

Current and future risks from climate change are far worse than previously estimated, but urgent action is still possible to "secure a liveable future for all." Drawing on the IPCC's previous publications, the report says global temperatures have risen 1.1 degrees Celsius since preindustrial times, and that this warming has "unequivocally" been caused by human activities, primarily burning fossil fuels. …

Early warning is key to climate adaptation
2 years, 4 months ago

Early warning is key to climate adaptation

Hindustan Times  

On December 26, 2004, a magnitude 9 earthquake hit the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sumatra, triggering one of the biggest tsunamis in the world that killed 200,000 people. On Monday, at the ongoing Conference of the Parties meeting in Egypt, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav acknowledged these efforts, reiterating the significance of EWS in a world pock-marked by …

UN unveils global \'early warning\' system for disasters at COP27
2 years, 4 months ago

UN unveils global \'early warning\' system for disasters at COP27

Deccan Chronicle  

SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt: The United Nations on Monday unveiled a five-year plan to build a global early warning system for deadly and costly extreme weather events amplified by climate change. "I have called for every person on Earth to be protected by early warning systems within five years, with the priority to support the most vulnerable first," he said …

Climate Finance Scarce: India Supports UN’s $3.1 Billion ‘Early Warnings for All’ Action Plan at COP27
2 years, 4 months ago

Climate Finance Scarce: India Supports UN’s $3.1 Billion ‘Early Warnings for All’ Action Plan at COP27

News 18  

A $3.1 billion action plan for ‘Early Warnings for All’ was launched at the United Nations’ Climate Summit — COP27 — on Monday, with a statement of support from as many as 50 nations including India. Addressing the UN Secretary-General-High-Level Round Table, environment minister Bhupender Yadav, who is leading the Indian delegation, drew attention to India’s high vulnerability to climate …

U.N. unveils global 'early warning' system for disasters at $3 billion
2 years, 4 months ago

U.N. unveils global 'early warning' system for disasters at $3 billion

The Hindu  

The United Nations on Monday unveiled a five-year plan to build a global early warning system for deadly and costly extreme weather events amplified by climate change. "I have called for every person on Earth to be protected by early warning systems within five years, with the priority to support the most vulnerable first," he said as world leaders gathered …

COP27 Summit: India supports UN's early warning systems
2 years, 4 months ago

COP27 Summit: India supports UN's early warning systems

India Today  

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, represented India at the 27th edition of the Conference Of Parties held in Egypt. Taking to Twitter after attending the climate summit, Yadav said India fully supports the "early warnings for all" action plan unveiled by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. — Bhupender Yadav November 7, 2022 The environment minister …

Climate change cooperation needed in spite of challenges, says envoy
2 years, 9 months ago

Climate change cooperation needed in spite of challenges, says envoy

China Daily  

Technicians carry out maintenance work on turbines at a wind farm in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, in January. Xie Zhenhua, China's special envoy for climate change, has called on nations to maintain the strategic focus on promoting the green transition despite challenges that are jeopardizing some nations' energy security. Xie said the COP26 United Nations climate change conference held in Glasgow, …

A World of Difference: UN Seeks Early Warning System for Extreme Weather Events Globally in 5 Years
3 years ago

A World of Difference: UN Seeks Early Warning System for Extreme Weather Events Globally in 5 Years

News 18  

With a record rise in extreme weather events, the United Nations on Wednesday announced a new ambitious target — to bring people across the world under an early warning system against any natural disaster within the next five years. WMO will The global body said it will convene key agencies, countries, and groups already active in the field of Risk …

UN sets 5-year goal to broaden climate early warning systems
3 years ago

UN sets 5-year goal to broaden climate early warning systems

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The chief of the United Nations announced a project Wednesday to put every person on Earth in range of early weather-warning systems within five years as natural disasters have grown more powerful and frequent due to climate change. “Today, one-third of the world’s people, mainly in least-developed countries and small island developing states, are still not covered by …

How Early Warning Systems Help Us Deal With Extreme Weather
3 years, 4 months ago

How Early Warning Systems Help Us Deal With Extreme Weather

Wired  

In April 2021, the Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste was hit by the worst floods in its recent history. The plan focuses on building an early warning system in the country, alerting people in advance if a similar extreme weather event was to happen in the future. “So it's just part of the reality now that we need these …

China and US announce deal to boost cooperation on climate change
3 years, 4 months ago

China and US announce deal to boost cooperation on climate change

Al Jazeera  

China and the United States, the world’s two largest emitters of carbon dioxide, unveiled a deal to ramp up cooperation tackling climate change, including by reducing methane emissions, protecting forests and phasing out coal. In a joint statement announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the countries said they had reached an agreement to redouble efforts to …

China, US deal on climate change fails before COP26: report
3 years, 6 months ago

China, US deal on climate change fails before COP26: report

Al Jazeera  

Beijing rebuffs US proposal to accelerate climate efforts, including public commitment to stop financing of coal-fired power plants. “China already has its own plans and road map for achieving its climate goals,” Chinese leaders told US climate envoy John Kerry, the report quoted a source as saying. Li Shuo, a senior global policy adviser for Greenpeace East Asia, told SCMP …

Key report on climate crisis may issue stark warnings
3 years, 7 months ago

Key report on climate crisis may issue stark warnings

Hindustan Times  

A key document on the state of the climate is on Monday expected to issue stark warnings to world leaders about the climate crisis and its consequences, experts said, in a development that comes after hundreds of scientists and government representatives reviewed the report. The report is expected to provide the most updated physical understanding of climate crisis impacts – …

Climate tipping point 'imminent', thousands of scientists warn of a catastrophic emergency
3 years, 7 months ago

Climate tipping point 'imminent', thousands of scientists warn of a catastrophic emergency

India Today  

The world is experiencing massive weather and environmental changes, with one part of the planet submerged following heavy rains and floods, while the other burning under the effects of heatwaves and dangerous wildfires. Researchers part of a group of over 14,000 scientists signed on to an initiative declaring a worldwide climate emergency stating that there has been an unprecedented surge …

Shared stance, common principles
3 years, 10 months ago

Shared stance, common principles

China Daily  

China and Africa are working together to combat climate change and help build a community of life for man and nature When addressing the Leaders' Summit on Climate via video link from Beijing in April, President Xi Jinping called for international efforts to address climate challenges, and proposed the concept of building "a community of life for man and nature" …

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