Indonesia’s renewable energy investment lowest in years amid transition push
Indonesia has only attracted US$1.17 billion in new and renewable energy investment as of November, just 65 percent of the $1.8 billion target set for this year.
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School shows way in fighting air pollution in Thailand
In the past decade, toxic haze pollution has become northern Thailand's most acute environmental disaster.
Mekong Delta to develop one million ha of low-emission high-quality rice
Hau Giang province aims to increase value, sustainably develop the country’s rice industry, increase incomes for rice farmers, protect the environment, and contribute to…
Indonesia’s deforestation rate off target for 2030 climate goal
Environmentalists say that Indonesia is behind in realizing its deforestation targets, contrary to President Jokowi's claims, and urged the government to develop a more robust…
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…
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.