The Philippines has taken a major step toward tackling plastic pollution and advancing circular economy with the successful conduct of a public consultation to validate and refine the draft National P…
Environment
Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most
Others languishing near bottom of 61-country study include Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and Spain Britain is one of the least “nature connected” nations in the world, according to the first ever glo…
Bacolod: Circular economy pushed by Bacolod City Council
An ordinance institutionalizing the Circular Economy Program of Bacolod City, was passed by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panglunsod (SP), recently on its first reading. Authored by Councilor Wilson Gamboa …
Indonesia promotes green finance for sustainable infrastructure development
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to mobilise green finance for environmentally friendly and climate-resilient infrastructure development, heard a seminar themed “Financing Indonesia’s Sustainable Infr…
How Malaysia’s palm oil industry is cultivating a greener tomorrow
Observed annually on June 5, World Environment Day is a pivotal global platform, with its recurring calls for individuals, communities and industries to rally together to solve pressing environmental …
ADB Expands Support for Philippines’ Climate Action with $500 Million Loan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to further help strengthen the Philippines’ efforts to tackle climate change. The Philippines’ Climate Change Action Prog…
How Malaysia’s palm oil industry is championing biodiversity conservation, a key pillar of ESG
There is a growing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices in the palm oil industry, with Malaysia — one of the largest palm oil producers in the world — at the forefront of this…
Electrification as a Decarbonisation Driver and Insights from EU’s Provisional Tariffs on Chinese EV Imports
The European Union’s recent decision to impose provisional duties of up to 48% on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports has sparked significant discussions in the sustainability community. This decisi…
Reimagining Net Zero: Shifting from Compensation to Meaningful Contributions
As we move through the complexities of climate action, the concept of “net zero” has emerged as a cornerstone of sustainability efforts. Popularized in the climate discourse, “net ze…
Can a green transition save the Mekong River?
Southeast Asia’s longest river provides a lifeline for millions, but a race for resources and energy has put the Mekong’s future in jeopardy. Sustainable projects are now offering new hope…