Korea 9th-biggest climate change contributor: Study
Assuming the same liabilities for both developing and underdeveloped countries affected by the climate crisis every year until 2050, the organization concluded that Korea’s…
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Marcos sets water infrastructure deadline amid El Niño
The El Niño phenomenon, along with the impact of high interest rates, has prompted the government to give up on hitting 8-percent economic growth, the upper end of its target…
Climate deal to cut emissions can help S’pore save on adaptation costs: Minister
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu noted Singapore had estimated it would have had to spend up to $100 billion on adaptation measures over the next few…
PM Srettha reaffirms Thailand’s green commitment at Sustainability Forum
The prime minister also highlighted the growing trend among new investors who aspire to establish 100% green companies, invest in clean energy, and adhere to green industrial…
Dubai summit adopts world-first ‘transition’ from fossil fuels
After 13 days of talks and another sleepless night in a country built on oil wealth, the Emirati leadership of the COP28 summit banged a gavel to signal the world had reached…
Stronger El Niño phenomenon in 2024 threatens 65 provinces
An official said that by May 2024, 77 percent of provinces in the Philippines may experience drought, and seven percent may experience dry spells.
Green taxonomy revision causes ‘uncertainty’ for energy transition: Critics
The transition excludes the “red” category and switches from the traffic light categorisation system to a dichotomy of “green” and “transition”, they said.
Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City bets on low-carbon future as it marks 15th anniversary
The 30 sq km city is home today to more than 150,000 residents and 30,000 registered companies – many of which are drawn to its reputation for sustainable urban development.
China backs G20 goal to triple global renewable energy by 2030
To replace fossil energy with clean, highly efficient renewables is a global target that will eventually address the climate crisis, said Xie Zhenhua, China's special envoy for…
UN chief to world leaders: End fossil fuel age
At the climate summit, more than 130 countries have pledged to triple global renewable power capacity by 2030, and double the annual rate of energy efficiency improvements every…