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Northern China battles typhoon-strength winds, the shipping industry takes a historic step toward emissions reduction, and Bogotá emerges from a yearlong drought. Meanwhile, Indigenous voices in Brazil demand land protection, Pacific nations call for climate solidarity, and Pakistan braces for a severe heatwave.

🌍Global Climate Highlights

🌬️ Severe Winds Disrupt Northern China

Beijing and northern China faced severe typhoon-like winds over the weekend, disrupting travel and daily life. The gale-force winds, reaching speeds of up to 150 kph (90 mph), originated from a cold vortex in Mongolia and brought snow to Inner Mongolia and hailstones to the south. In response, Beijing issued its second-highest wind alert for the first time in a decade, urging residents to stay indoors. The winds led to the closure of historic sites, the felling of 703 trees, and the cancellation of 693 flights at Beijing’s two international airports. Reuters

🛳️ Global Shipping Industry Agrees on Emissions Fee

In a landmark climate agreement, major shipping nations have endorsed the first global tax on greenhouse gas emissions from ships, imposing a $100 fee per ton of emissions above set thresholds starting in 2027. The initiative, led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is expected to generate up to $13 billion annually. Funds will support a transition to cleaner shipping technologies, reward low-emission vessels, and assist developing nations. A marine fuel standard was also established, aimed at gradually adopting cleaner fuels to achieve net-zero emissions in the shipping industry by 2050. AP News

🌍 Global South Climate Watch

💧 Bogotá Ends Yearlong Water Rationing Amid Drought Recovery

After enduring a severe drought that led to 24-hour water shutoffs every nine days, Bogotá, Colombia, has officially ended its yearlong water rationing. Improved rainfall, conservation efforts, and infrastructure upgrades, including an expanded treatment plant, have restored reservoir levels. This crisis underscores the vulnerability of urban water supplies to climate change and the need for sustainable water management strategies. ​AP News

🌿 Indigenous Communities in Brazil Advocate for Land Protection

Thousands of Indigenous people marched in Brasília, Brazil, demanding expanded recognition and protection of their traditional lands. Their stewardship is crucial for combating climate change, as Indigenous territories in the Amazon play a vital role in carbon storage and biodiversity. The protest highlights the importance of Indigenous voices in climate policy discussions, especially ahead of COP30. ​Reuters+3AP News+3Reuters+3

🌊 Pacific Nations Call for Climate Action and Solidarity

At a renewable energy conference in Sydney, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. emphasized the existential threat faced by Pacific nations due to rising sea levels and storm surges. He urged support for Australia's bid to host the UN COP31 climate summit, highlighting the need for regional cooperation and investment in renewable energy to address climate challenges. ​The Guardian+1Climate Home News+1

Pakistan Climate Watch

🌞 Severe Heatwave Sweeps Across Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast severe heatwave conditions in most parts of the country from Monday, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 46 to 48 degrees Celsius in Sindh.

The Express Tribune

🌍 Climate Facts to Know

🔥 2024 Was the Hottest Year on Record
In 2024, the average global temperature was 2.3°F (1.28°C) above the 20th-century average, marking the hottest year ever recorded. ​Heal Our Planet

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