Glaciers in Asia at risk, action urged

The rapid melting of glaciers in the Asia-Pacific has not only put pressure on governments to take urgent and collective action but also turned the spotlight on developed countries to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change, experts said.

According to the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization, global climate predictions indicate that temperatures are expected to remain at or near record levels over the next five years.

"We have just experienced the 10 warmest years on record. Unfortunately, this WMO report provides no sign of respite over the coming years, and this means that there will be a growing negative impact on our economies, our daily lives, our ecosystems, and our planet," said WMO Deputy Secretary-General Ko Barrett.