Bangladesh ban on poly bags: Customer reactions mixed in some supermarkets
The move has sparked debate among shoppers over the affordability, practicality, and availability of alternative options.
Environment
Waste water treatment goes high-tech in Thimphu
The automated waste treatment plant in Babesa cleans six to eight million litres of waste water daily.
More than 200 illegal e-waste recycling facilities identified across Malaysia
The main issue with illegal ewaste recycling plants is that they operate without licences and disregard environmental and safety regulations, said KDEB Waste Management managing…
Prime Minister Oli holds talks with Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus in New York
Addressing the meeting, the PM Oli called for adoption of an integrated approach, a ‘mountain to sea’ initiative in our climate actions, recognising the inherent connections…
Vietnam affirms commitments to ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community
ASEAN’s development, connectivity, and actions to address challenges like climate change and other risks will require continued endeavours from all member states.
Energy security, transition take centre stage at ASEAN Energy Forum
The conference also includes discussions on the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase II: 2021-2025, the regional blueprint that serves as a guide for…
22 years and 33 panels later, displaced families in Nepal’s Shuklaphanta still in limbo
Failure to rehabilitate hundreds of families is hurting both their well-being and wildlife, say conservationists.
Steps to start negotiations with India over water sharing soon, says Bangladesh environment adviser
The negotiations will be held after considering public input, and the outcomes will be shared with the people.
Environmental concerns raised over dairy cow import plan for Prabowo’s free meal program
According to experts, the opening of a large-scale dairy farm may worsen the climate crisis through the emission of greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide from land clearing, nitrogen…
ASEAN mayors agree on key steps for sustainable urban development
Five key thematic areas were discussed: sustainable and liveable cities, green tourism, sustainable economic development, environmentally sustainable cities, and climate…