Asia is the region hit most by climate disasters, says the WMO

This video is part of: Centre for Nature and Climate

In 2023, Asia saw a wave of extreme weather events from floods to cyclones. World Economic Forum Head of Climate Adaptation Eric White explains why climate change is making extreme weather more likely.

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