UNDP report urges climate-resilient investment in Bhutan
Human development and growth strategies, as per the report, need to be integrated—the human development approach needs to be mainstreamed into countries’ decision-making.
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Japan railway operators eye net-zero CO2 emissions via hydrogen fuel cell trains
The train is partly powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that utilizes electricity generated through a chemical reaction involving oxygen and hydrogen stored atop the train’s body.
World’s richest 1% emit as much carbon as the poorest two-thirds: Oxfam
In order to overcome these discrepancies in the battle against climate change, the research emphasizes the necessity of customized government policies.
Jakarta braces for floods as rainy season begins
Acting Jakarta governor Heru Budi Hartono said the Jakarta administration would dredge all rivers and reservoirs in the capital, to clear sediments and debris.
Government urged to solve Jakarta pollution as court rejects second appeal
Jakarta is among the world’s most polluted major cities, according to air quality monitoring firm IQAir. The daily air quality in August and September was consistently ranked as…
COP28: Parallel worlds joined at the hip
The real existential threat facing the world is not conflict, but how climate heating is accelerating human extinction.
Renewables the cheapest long-term option for Bangladesh
According to a Bloomberg report, solar energy will become the cheapest option thanks to continued technology cost reductions by 2025.
Food trade agency launches global low-carbon diet campaign
A low-carbon diet refers to the consumption of foods that leave a minimal carbon footprint, such as foods that have been processed less.
2023 could be warmest year since 1850 due to El Nino
The National Climate Center also said the combination of El Nino and global warming would increase the chances of meteorological disasters caused by extreme weather, as well as a…
See you in court: Training equips Asian judges for climate litigation cases
Increasingly, lawsuits are being filed by ever more diverse groups, with litigants ranging from communities and cities, to environment groups and children fearful for their future.