Notice: Emergency Server Maintenance and Temporary Suspension of Some AP-PLAT Content

Thank you for visiting the Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform (AP-PLAT).
We are currently conducting emergency server maintenance, and as a result, access to some content and features is temporarily unavailable.

Notice from The National Institute for Environmental Studies(NIES)

Please also refer to the notice "Partial Suspension of Contents on NIES's Website (available in Japanese only)".

1.Cause

Unauthorized external access to our servers has been detected. Upon discovery, we immediately implemented necessary measures, including blocking access to the affected servers. Furthermore, to prevent any further impact, we have temporarily suspended certain related content while we conduct a thorough investigation into the cause, scope of impact, and overall system security.

2. Maintenance period

Feb 4, 2026 – Ongoing (Expected end: July 2026 or later)

3. Impact

Some content and features on this website are currently unavailable.

4. Status and estimated time of restoration

We are performing inspections and taking necessary measures. At this time, we estimate that maintenance and service restoration will be completed in July 2026 or later. We will update this page as new information becomes available.

5. Contact

For inquiries regarding this notice, please use our online inquiry form.

The Center for Climate Change Adaptation, National Institute for Environmental Studies, will continue working to improve and enhance our information services. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

(Last updated: 2026-05-14)