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.
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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.
Green BRI to push global low-carbon drive: Chinese vice-minister
China will roll out measures to enhance the capabilities of Belt and Road Initiative countries on green financing to help them realise their low-carbon development goals.
K-pop industry seeks ways to join eco-friendly movement
Major entertainment companies have started taking initial steps toward making physical albums and even merchandise more sustainably.