The world already suffer the impacts of climate change. Some of the impacts can be recovered, although may not return completely to its original state, depending on the capacity to recover. While some impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather, are easily recognized, others are more difficult to recognize as it happens gradually. The gradually emerged events are called the slow-onset events, which must be addressed in the context of loss and damage due to climate change. As it is difficult to recognize, many of these impacts are not properly managed until they become destructive, causing significant economic and non-economic losses for the countries experiencing them.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its State of the Global Climate report for 2024, confirming that the global average temperature has increased by 1.55°C, making 2024 the warmest year on record. Other key findings show that, although long-term warming remains below 1.5°C when averaged over decades, sea-level rise and ocean warming are happening and irreversible, which could significantly impact ocean biodiversity. The report highlights the importance of science in providing valuable information for all, including policymakers, particularly when developing climate-resilience plans.
The impacts of climate change in Asia are experienced in different ways. Some countries experience heavy rainfall that leads to flooding, heatwaves, and typhoons, while countries with forest cover experience forest fires. These impacts affect not only communities but also industries, including the energy sector. Hence, understanding the climate risks in each country is crucial for developing a climate-resilient development plan.
The Indonesia Research Institute for Decarbonisation (IRID), Germanwatch, the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), LAYA-INECC, and Greenovation Hub recognize the importance of understanding climate transition and its impacts, particularly in Asia. Hence, a session to understand what climate transition is and its impacts in Asia was conducted on June 12th, 2025, as a part of knowledge sharing session series by the consortium, leading up to COP30.
