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…
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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…
Cambodia urges global action on climate change at COP28
Despite being a low emitter of CO2, Cambodia is dedicated to playing a pivotal role in global efforts, acknowledging its vulnerability to climate change.
ADB gives $400 million to support climate priorities in Bangladesh
This is the first subprogram of the indicative $700 million Climate-Resilient Inclusive Development Programme.
Thai DPM urges global action, seeks $100 billion annual climate fund commitment
Deputy Prime Minister Patcharawat Wongsuwan also said Thailand is currently in the process of formulating an action plan to adapt to climate change and aims to implement it soon.
Cambodia’s environment minister welcomes forest co-op
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth says the initiative aims to cultivate the consciences of the people and encourage them to love and care for the Cambodia's forests.
COP28 calls attention to health-climate link
COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber also said the climate challenge was "increasingly becoming a health challenge" that could no longer be divided.
COP28: Negotiators urged to ‘speed up’ on climate action
The first week of the 12-day event running until Dec 12 has seen world leaders sharing their views and expectations for the Global Stocktake’s outcome during a series of…
S’pore’s Kusu Island fully powered by solar energy, with Pulau Hantu to follow suit
Covering an area of 780 sq m or about the size of two basketball courts, the solar panels have a power output of 140 kilowatt peak (kWp) or 230 megawatt hour (MWh).
UNESCO initiative envisions green schools, skills and communities
Recent reports indicate that only 12% of the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track to be achieved by 2030.