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

Server maintenance has now been completed, and all content has been restored and made available again.

Following our investigation, we have confirmed that no damage affecting users has been identified, such as tampering with downloadable files or unauthorized redirection to external websites.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused to all users over an extended period.

Added on August 27, 2026

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

February 4, 2026 – August 27, 2026

3. Impact

Some content and features on this website are currently unavailable.

  • ClimoCast  *Content publication resumed on August 27, 2026.
  • Climate Impact Viewer  *Content publication resumed on August 27, 2026.
  • A-PLAT Pro  *Content publication resumed on July 16, 2026.
  • JAMES (Japan Adaptation Monitoring and Evaluation System)  *Content publication resumed on August 27, 2026.

4. Status and estimated time of restoration

All necessary measures have been completed, and all content is now available again.
Added on August 27, 2026

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.

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: August 27, 2026)