August brought a series of severe climate events worldwide. South Sudan faced simultaneous floods and droughts, pushing hunger to unprecedented levels. South Asian children faced extreme heat, Iraq’s marshlands diminished due to climate change, and the UN issued a climate emergency warning. Pakistan continued its recovery from historic floods, and global temperatures hit record highs. Switzerland saw extreme heat, and weather alerts were issued in Europe. These events underscore the urgent need for global climate action.
Global Climate Crisis: August’s Extreme Weather Urges Swift Action
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Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized the international community for failing to stop Israel’s attacks on Gaza, where he said “babies, children, and the elderly die of starvation.” He called for urgent UN reform, arguing the current system cannot end oppression in the Middle East.
Erdoğan also highlighted Türkiye’s role in supporting regional peace efforts in Syria, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia, stressing cooperation through the Turkic States Organization and major transport projects like the Middle Corridor and Development Road. He said Türkiye seeks a just global order based on diplomacy, trade, and stability.
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