Island nation’s landmark legal challenge on climate change
Initiatives such as Vanuatu’s seek to hold polluting governments and companies around the world to account.
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Amid Covid-19, energy prices, Vietnam’s road to net-zero is bumpy but hopeful
According to an expert, Vietnam’s economy can be rebuilt more effectively based on a green, sustainable basis through post-pandemic recovery policy interventions.
G-20 environment ministers to issue joint communiqué pushing climate action
The working group previously met for its first session in Yogyakarta in March, and will conclude at the G-20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Bali in August.
Jakarta’s air pollution becomes political football
With a recorded Air Quality Index of 188, Jakarta was 12 points shy from having a “very unhealthy” atmosphere.
Police preparing for possible Mt. Fuji eruption
The National Police Agency estimates that some 36,000 police officers will need to be mobilized for conducting rescue activities and guiding evacuees if an eruption occurs.
UN chief says dash for new fossil fuels due to Ukraine war ‘delusional’
Since Russia's February invasion of Ukraine, some countries have turned to buying more non-Russian fossil fuels or investing in new oil and gas fields to shore up their energy…
Regional cooperation key to renewable energy in Asia: experts
Cross-border cooperation and technology transfer will enable the region to shift away from coal power, experts said.
Norway eyes offshore wind farms in Philippines
Offshore wind energy would be a great opportunity for Philippines, said Norwegian Ambassador Bjorn Jahnsen.
Leading Japanese automakers accelerate decarbonization efforts
But cost is a significant hurdle to achieving net-zero emissions.
Southeast Asia’s biodiversity worth $3 trillion a year: Report
The study is the first to calculate the economic value of the vast diversity of wildlife and swathes of rainforests in the region.