Asian leaders urge climate action as World Environment Day marked across region

South Korea, Vietnam and China highlight climate action as region grapples with rising temperatures and extreme weather. On World Environment Day, Asian leaders and organisations urged stronger climate action amid rising temperatures and extreme weather. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung launched a national initiative for daily climate action, while Vietnamese President emphasized environmental protection as vital for national security. In Beijing, the UNEP hosted an event highlighting urgent emission cuts. These calls come as the WMO warns Asia is warming twice as fast as the global average, threatening the region’s economy and coastal communities.
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