The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its State of Climate in Asia 2024 report, highlighting that Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average. The report attributes this accelerated warming partly to Asia's large landmass, where temperatures over land rise more quickly than over the ocean. In 2024, Asia experienced one of its warmest years on record, with average temperatures approximately 1.04°C above the 1991-2020 baseline. This rapid warming has led to widespread and prolonged heatwaves, record-high ocean temperatures, and increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones, floods, and typhoons. These climate changes pose serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies across the continent, which remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels. The marine areas surrounding Asia were also affected by strong to extreme marine heatwaves, further exacerbating environmental challenges in the region.