China’s regulation to control carbon trading unveiled
Carbon trading allows companies to buy and sell permission to release a specific amount of carbon dioxide, helping them manage emissions better and encouraging efforts to reduce…
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ADB up climate mitigation, adaptation funding to $10 billion
The ADB has set the target of providing $100 billion in climate financing from its own resources from 2019 to 2030.
Farms relying on rainwater already feeling El Niño effects: Philippine department of agriculture
While there is enough water in irrigated farms which source their supply from dams, water is starting to become scarce in some areas.
Investors care more about reputational risk than climate risk: Survey
The findings show a worrying disconnect between executives’ understanding that climate change is a threat and investment decisions that fail to match that concern.
Safety concerns, high costs stall nuclear power progress
The Fitch Group, through its unit BMI, said in a report that nuclear power generation in the region would be limited to “a handful of markets,” particularly China, India,…
Floods, landslides hit as Indonesia enters rainy season
Many regions have been seeing a greater frequency of severe weather compared to previous years, with an increase in landslides as result.
China releases carbon emissions trading regulations
Effective on May 1, 2024, the regulations aim to provide a legal framework for the operation of China's carbon emissions trading market and ensure the effectiveness of related…
Heavy rain continues to lash Karachi for second day
Two people were killed while five others were injured in rain-related incidents in the metropolis since Saturday night, police and rescue officials said.
Vietnam ready to build green transformation cooperation model with EU
Participating ministers engaged in a comprehensive exploration of solutions to integrate economic recovery and climate change response into green transformation, ensure energy…
Strategic water planning urged for agricultural sector growth
PM Hun Manet expressed gratitude for the storage of water during the rainy season for future use but also noted that water levels are somewhat declining.