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.
*Content that has been confirmed as safe will be made available again gradually. For details, please see 4. STATUS AND ESTIMATED TIME OF RESTORATION.

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.

  • ClimoCast
  • Climate Impact Viewer
  • A-PLAT Pro  *Content publication resumed on July 16, 2026.
  • JAMES (Japan Adaptation Monitoring and Evaluation System)

4. Status and estimated time of restoration

We are currently carrying out inspections and necessary measures. Content that has been confirmed as safe is being made available again gradually; however, it is expected to take some more time to complete all maintenance work. Full completion of the maintenance is expected in July 2026 or later. Updates on the progress will be provided on this page as they become available.

Resumed Content

The following content has been made available again after being confirmed as safe.

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: 2026-07-21)