During a session on water scarcity management in Southeast Asia at the 10th World Water Forum, Ms Sengphasouk Xayavong from the Laos Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment emphasised the dire c…
Climate Change
Rice Industry Must Take Cognisant of Climate Change Impact
Rice is a contentious issue. The recent hike in world price has hit the headlines. Price control of local rice has created havoc. Some unscrupulous business took advantage by blending local and import…
Malaysia to host Asean Green Jobs Forum
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Research articleA holistic mitigation model for net zero emissions in the palm oil industry
Abstract Achieving net zero emissions to ensure a sustainable future has become increasingly urgent in light of climate change. The palm oil industry in Malaysia plays a significant role in the countr…
Indonesia to offer tax perks to companies investing in reforestation of its new capital city
As the Indonesian government embarks on a massive push to reforest the area around the country’s new capital city in Borneo, it is turning to the private sector in hopes that investors will help suppl…
India-US working to deploy multi-billion dollar climate infrastructure
Describing India as its biggest partner in South Asia, the Biden administration has said it is working with New Delhi to deploy a multi-billion-dollar climate infrastructure and a new fund that will i…
Power sector to remain ‘carbon-intensive’ thru 2033
Emerging Asian markets, including the Philippines, will continue to drive gas-to-power demand until 2033 as power sectors are seen to remain “carbon-intensive” amid rising demand, according to an inte…
Why Aren’t Farmers In South Asia Adopting Climate Smart Agriculture?
A researcher originally from Bangladesh has been looking at farms in South Asia to determine why agricultural practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions haven’t been adopted. The agricultural …
Bangladeshi farmers eye moringa as a climate and economic solution
In Bangladesh, farmers are increasingly tapping into a growing global market for moringa, a tree prized for its nutritional value and potential as a climate solution. The fast-growing, drought-resista…
Climate-proof infrastructure a must for a healthy society
The COP28 has concluded with an agreement that signals the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel era by laying the ground for a swift, just and equitable transition, underpinned by deep emissions cu…