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Foreword

Table of Contents
Responding to the Climate Crisis through Trust and Innovation

The year 2025 served as a stark reminder of the escalating climate crisis, recorded as the third warmest year globally. For
the APEC Climate Center (APCC), however, it was a year of profound significance. As the Republic of Korea assumed the
APEC chair, APCC celebrated its 20th anniversary, leading international solidarity to address our shared climate chal-
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Building upon two decades of excellence as a leading source of climate information for the Asia-Pacific, 2025 marked State of the Asia-Pacific Extreme Climate in 2025
a transformative leap forward. We have prioritized digital innovation to fundamentally enhance the quality and reach
of our services. 14 Highlighted Achievements in 2025
1. A New Way of Producing Climate Outlooks: A Data and Rule-Based Systematization
First, we have revolutionized our approach to climate forecasting. By integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), we transi-
2. From Reduction to Reinforcement: Leveraging the Government’s Public Website Total Volume
tioned from subjective, heuristic-based methods to a data-driven, automated system. This shift ensures that the cli-
Management Policy as a New Leap for Integrated APCC Climate Information Services
mate information we produce remains consistently objective, transparent, and reliable.
3. Bridging the Gap in Seasonal Prediction: Development of Integrated Subseasonal
Second, we have significantly lowered the barriers to accessing climate data. By integrating disparate information plat- to Seasonal Forecasting Approaches
forms into a single, unified portal, we have created a user-centric environment. This "one-stop" source empowers stake- 4. Initiative for Developing an East Asia Climate Extremes Dataset!
holders to seamlessly identify and utilize the climate insights necessary for informed decision-making. ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATIONCLIMATE CENTER 5. Maximizing the Utility of Agro-Climate Impact Information: Developing 5 Enhanced Indices for
Field Application
Third, we have bridged critical gaps in our technical capabilities. Beyond traditional long-range forecasts, we have se-
6. Evaluation of Heatwave and Drought Predictability Using DCPP Prediction Models over East Asia
cured Subseasonal to Seasonal (S2S) prediction technology—providing vital outlooks for the 14-to-60-day window and
effectively closing the gap between short-term weather and seasonal climate. Additionally, we have refined AI-driven
techniques for the early detection of extreme climate events, enhancing our proactive response capacity. 30 Research Projects in 2025
1. Operation and Technical Development of Real-Time, Highly Validated Climate Prediction
Finally, we have fortified national climate resilience through a robust legal and scientific framework. In alignment with
System for the Asia-Pacific Region
the enforcement of the Climate Change Monitoring and Prediction Act, we are producing practical "impact informa-
1-1. Operation and Improvement of Asia-Pacific Climate Information Services
tion" for critical sectors like agriculture by leveraging standardized national climate change scenarios. This ensures that
our scientific data provides a dependable foundation for national-level crisis management. 1-2. Monitoring, Analysis and Prediction System Improvement for Extreme Climate in East Asia
1-3. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Objectification Technology Development for Climate Prediction
As we embark on the 7th Phase (2025–2027) of our strategic mission, APCC will focus on the practical application of our 1-4. Improvement of the Verification and Utilization Framework for Climate Prediction Models
technologies, moving innovations from the laboratory to the field. Building on twenty years of growth, we will continue
2. Green Climate Fund (GCF)- Supported Project
to serve as a pivotal force protecting humanity from the threats of the climate crisis.
2-1. Joint Project With The UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our staff for their dedication to change and innovation and to the Korea
Meteorological Administration (KMA) and our partner organizations for their unwavering support. 50 Introduction to APCC

54 2025 APCC News
Acting Executive Director, APEC Climate Center (APCC)
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Dr. Hyung-Jin Kim 1. APCC Climate Information Service
2. APCC Multi-Model Ensemble Participating Model
3. Boreal Summer Intraseasonal Oscillation (BSISO)
4. Research Papers

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