PLN Energi Primer asserts that substituting coal with biomass co-firing at steam power plants (PLTUs) has created a positive economic multiplier effect. The company’s CEO, Iwan Agung Firstantara…
Eco-Friendly
Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023 launches in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, showcasing regional commitment to climate action
The Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023 (APCW) launched today in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, drawing stakeholders, experts, and policymakers from across the region to showcase solutions and innovations, and to …
Vietnam’s leading dairy company Vinamilk commits to sustainable development with “Green farm” – the ecological dairy farm system at Global Dairy Congress
At the 15th Global Dairy Congress held from June 14-16 in France, Vinamilk, representative of Vietnam’s dairy industry, shared about sustainable development direction with Vinamilk Green Farm mo…
Vietnam calls for more EU investments in agriculture
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan on October 1 suggested EU firms increase investments in Vietnam’s agriculture, in the direction of high-technology, green standards and envir…
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure
In 2018 Mahbub Sumon decided to do his part for the environment. Along with three friends, this young climate activist from Bangladesh founded Shalbrikhkho, an NGO to help people reuse, reduce, and re…
Tap on Blue Economy Potential – Mitigating Threats and Capitalising Opportunities
Monday, June 8 is World Ocean Day. The day reminds us of the importance of the oceans to the world. The obvious ones include the oceans’ role in maritime transportation, undeniably the most efficient …
Biodegradable PPE: Bangladeshi makes it with jute, crabs
In some good news for the country, a scientist, who also discovered jute polymer and is behind the invention of “Sonali Bag”, has come up with a method of making biodegradable protective g…
The Renewable Energy Transition – is Green Hydrogen a Viable Solution for ASEAN countries?
While renewables like hydro, solar and wind power are widely known, an energy source gaining momentum as a highly versatile energy source of tomorrow is hydrogen, particularly green hydrogen. Toshiba …
Biodiversity Essential to APEC Economies
Celebrating a decade of honoring young scientists, APEC is now accepting nominations for the 2020 APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education, or ASPIRE, which spotlights cross-border in…
Indonesia to boost use of renewable energy
Indonesia has set a higher composition of renewable energy in the country’s energy consumption as the government aims at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and safeguarding energy security. The p…