Global Climate Journalism Insights 7th Edition: Asia

ClimateXchange (cXc) believes climate is culture.

We are dedicated to driving change in the media ecosystem so that everyone has access to equitable, trustworthy and accurate climate information. The cXc mission is to collectively create a difference by making climate content a cultural currency that people relate to, find valuable and want to engage with. Over time they will find benefits in this content both for themselves and humanity’s journey towards more sustainable living.

Asia stands on the frontlines of climate disruption. Despite growing public concern, climate journalism often struggles to keep pace, squeezed by political sensitivities, funding gaps, and the persistent challenge of making stories resonate across linguistically and culturally diverse audiences. In this context, the role of journalism is more vital than ever: not just to report the facts, but to help the public reimagine (and navigate) life in a rapidly changing world.

This report, compiled following a working session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in April 2025, compiles an updated list of challenges facing journalists working to bring climate to the attention of audiences in Asia.

Also available: Climate journalism insights Asia: 4th Edition