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WMO Southwest Pacific climate report

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026

Sentiment
-40
Attention
3
Articles
6
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The report underscores accelerating climate risks in the Southwest Pacific, potentially increasing insurance costs and affecting fisheries and tourism industries. Long-term trends may impact sovereign creditworthiness of vulnerable island nations.

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Event Summary

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) published its State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific report, finding 2025 was the second warmest year on record for the region. The report warns of rising sea levels, marine heatwaves, ocean acidification, and the potential disappearance of Indonesia's last tropical glacier by end of 2026 or early 2027. It also highlights Cyclone Senyar, which killed over 1,200 people in Indonesia and Malaysia. The report was produced with UN partners including ESCAP.

Key Actions
90 World Meteorological Organization documented Cyclone Senyar
80 World Meteorological Organization published report
70 World Meteorological Organization reported record ocean heat
60 World Meteorological Organization warned glacier may disappear Indonesia
50 World Meteorological Organization identified high sea-level rise
40 World Meteorological Organization recorded low ocean pH
Entities Involved
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World Meteorological Organization
Published the report highlighting climate risks; central to the event.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Indonesia
Hosts the last tropical glacier at risk of disappearance; affected by Cyclone Senyar.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -30.0
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Australia
Experienced record ocean heat and coral bleaching; sea-level rise along its east coast.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -20.0
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Malaysia
Affected by Cyclone Senyar with over 10 million people impacted.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment -30.0
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Papua New Guinea
Record sea-surface temperatures and vulnerable to sea-level rise.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment -30.0
alliance
United Nations
Partnered with WMO and ESCAP in producing the report.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
cnt
Philippines
Mentioned in context of ocean heat content and sea-surface temperature records.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -20.0
cnt
Thailand
Southern Thailand experienced heavy rainfall from Cyclone Senyar.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -20.0
govactor
International — United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Collaborated on the report; ESCAP Executive Secretary quoted.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
per
Celeste Saulo
WMO Secretary-General quoted in the report.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — Hawaii
Referenced as a location in the tropical North Pacific with record ocean heat.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -10.0
cnt
New Zealand
Area west of New Zealand identified with high sea-level rise.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
ESCAP Executive Secretary quoted in the report.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
World Meteorological Organization related ↔ Indonesia
World Meteorological Organization related ↔ Australia
World Meteorological Organization related ↔ United Nations
World Meteorological Organization related ↔ Philippines
Indonesia related ↔ Australia
Indonesia related ↔ Malaysia
Indonesia related ↔ United Nations
Indonesia related ↔ Philippines
Indonesia asean-peers ↔ Thailand Indonesia views Thailand as a key regional partner within the ASEAN framework, sharing mutual economic interests and sup
Australia related ↔ Malaysia
Australia related ↔ Papua New Guinea
Australia related ↔ United Nations
Australia related ↔ Philippines
Australia related ↔ Thailand
Malaysia related ↔ United Nations
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