$8 billion climate fund rolled out for Bangladesh
This collaborative approach is being spearheaded by the International Monetary Fund.
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Calls for accelerating global climate response as COP28 opens
This year’s COP marks the conclusion of the “global stocktake”, the first assessment of global progress in implementing the 2015 Paris Agreement.
‘Mitigation atlas’ launched at COP28 to help countries collaborate on decarbonisation
Essentially a map-based database, it identifies various countries’ mitigation potential – their ability to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by taking certain measures…
Green transition: Hong Kong rolls out first hydrogen bus
Hydrogen buses are more environmentally friendly than diesel buses as only water is emitted during the operation.
Mekong River issues prompt ministry call for collaboration
The Mekong River Commission stated that the river is encountering difficulties attributed to the impacts of both development and a changing climate along the Southeast Asia’s…
What the loss and damage fund at COP28 means for Pakistan
It is essential that COP28 cuts through the red tape, ensuring that the fund serves its purpose efficiently and equitably.
Flood situation improving in Terengganu, Kelantan
In Kelantan, the number of flood evacuees dropped to 317 people from 101 families on Nov 29 evening, compared to 438 people from 137 families in the morning.
Anak Krakatau continues to erupt on Tuesday
According to the Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center, Anak Krakatau has erupted 22 times since Nov 26, as quoted by the Antara news agency.
Study: HK to see more hot days, heavier rainfall
The study found that from 2020 to 2049, the 10-year average annual number of hot nights, with a minimum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and above could go up 50 per cent to 48…
Indonesia opts for less ambitious option than early coal retirement
Indonesia will not put the early retirement of coal plants at the forefront of its emissions reduction ambitions, the government said.