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Representative Image: Farmer planting a coffee plant. Photo Source: Nestlé (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

April 9, 2025

Climate·Nature·News

Asia-Pacific Economic Growth Powers 60% Globally but Faces Up to 11% Climate GDP Losses, Warns UN ESCAP Report

A new UN report shows a stark contrast in the Asia-Pacific region: these economies powered 60% of global economic growth in 2024, yet many countries remain highly vulnerable to worsening climate impacts.

A close-up of a hand holding young rice plants that are visibly damaged. The presence of caterpillars and pupae suggests an infestation, likely by a pest such as the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) or rice cutworm (Mythimna separata). Photo Source: CABI NEWS

Fall Armyworm Threatens Asia’s Rice Crops, Endangering Global Food Security

A concerning shift is happening across rice fields in Asia. The fall armyworm, a destructive pest known primarily for attacking corn crops, is now targeting rice — putting at risk a crop that feeds billions of people. According to a

March 23, 2025