This article was originally published by the World Economic Forum, July 2025.

Article published by the Council on Strategic Risks, July 2025. 

Based on the chapter 'Climate Change, Environme

Clingendael Alert, July 2025 

The WMO (World Meteorological Organization) State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report presents a clear and data-rich account of how Asia is being affected by accelerating climate change. Asia continues to warm nearly twice as fast as the global average.

The Bay of Bengal faces escalating climate-induced risks, including cyclones, floods, and sea-level rise, affecting nearly a quarter of the global population.