Indonesia, Singapore prepare rules for solar power export
A working group has been tasked with discussing the rules and technicalities concerning cross-border electricity sales.
Carbon tax being considered for polluters in Thailand
Electric vehicles are not subject to this tax because electric vehicles have zero carbon emissions.
Asia needs climate cash, reforms to fuel green transition, says COP26 chief
Countries in the region will also need to enact reforms of their energy systems and pledge more ambitious climate targets under the 2015 Paris Agreement, said Mr Alok Sharma, the…
Jokowi meets World Bank officials, reaffirms net-zero pledge
Indonesia’s targets include a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 29% independently or 41% with international assistance by 2030.
Relentless efforts underway to protect Kon Ha Nung biosphere reserve
The UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve is home to a rich and diverse array of flora and fauna.
Vietnam considers setting up renewable energy centre to realise net-zero carbon commitment
The implementation of strategies and plans on green growth and climate change adaptation will be submitted to the Prime Minister.
UK pledges support for Vietnam to achieve COP26 commitments
The president of COP26 said he highly appreciated Vietnam’s strong commitments and its leading role in the region.
WEF chief says global solutions needed to tackle climate crisis, slow growth
For the first time in two years, the WEF plans to organize an in-person version of its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Laos eyes zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Laos plans to increase green spaces to 70 per cent of the country’s land area to allow for more carbon dioxide absorption.
Cambodia’s carbon neutrality strategy a boon to economy
Cambodia kicked off the year 2022 by being the first country in Asean to launch the Strategy for Carbon Neutrality 2050.