Disillusioned in Dubai
The paper says, that with big polluters just paying lip service at COP28, those from less polluting countries are greatly disappointed.
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Hong Kong eyes 70% zero-carbon electricity by 2035
To reduce the carbon emissions from the transport sector, the HKSAR government continues to promote electric vehicles through the "One-for-One Replacement" Scheme.
Cambodia’s dolphins thriving thanks to watchful eyes of river guards
Despite diligent efforts in dolphin conservation by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and collaborating organisations, the persistent threat of dolphin loss…
EV infrastructure and Nepal’s state policy: Cart before the horse
Nepal still lacks a plan for how and where to set up charging stations, and developments in the EV industry have outpaced government policy.
Clean energy declared priority for sustainable growth, low emissions
Currently, over 60 per cent of the electricity used in-country comes from renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and water.
Indonesia’s call for support in COP28 shows ‘no new’ commitment
Despite the funding limitations, President Jokowi boasted Indonesia’s progress in achieving its climate pledge, especially in the forest and other land uses and energy sector.
PM says Pakistan’s stance on climate finance for developing countries acknowledged at COP28
Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar also said the operationalisation of the loss and damage fund was a “good start in the right direction”.
S’pore and Paraguay close to signing agreement allowing bilateral carbon credit trade
The announcement comes after Paraguayan President Santiago Pena and Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean met on the sidelines of the COP28…
Nepal’s mountains are crying out for help and COP28 must respond, says UN chief Guterres
The UN secretary general visited Nepal at the end of October and toured the Everest and Annapurna regions, taking stock of how the climate crisis impacts local communities and how…
COP28: Singapore sets new rules to reduce risk of greenwashing by banks
The rules will reduce the risk of green or transition washing by banks and financial institutions, and ensure that transition activities will meet the green criteria over time.