Seven countries have joined forces in latest bid to reduce pollution from the agricultural sector. The governments of Ecuador, India, Kenya, Laos, the Philippines, Uruguay and Vietnam have launched a …
Environment
Saving tigers to save the economy
Nepal’s Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) was recently recognised as one of the seven UN World Restoration Flagships for involving local communities to protect the 2.5 million hectare biodiversity hotspot on …
Malaysia to host Asean Green Jobs Forum
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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…
Coca-Cola Philippines accelerates efforts to achieve circular economy on plastic packaging, water security
Coca-Cola Philippines concludes 2023 with significant progress in its commitment to environmental sustainability and enters 2024 with an increased resolve to accelerate its efforts. This year, the com…
Laos kicks off festival on sustainable productivity
The Lao National Productivity Festival is taking place in the Lao capital Vientiane to raise awareness of achievements under the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), especially important goals speci…
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 …
Cambodia launches five-year circular strategy on environment
Cambodia on November 15 launched a circular strategy on environment for 2023-2028, aiming to ensure environmental sustainability and promote a green economy. Speaking at the launching event, Environme…
Indonesia’s president pushes US over delayed $20bn funding for green transition
Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo has called on the west to release a promised $20bn to finance his country’s green energy transition and do more to support its critical resources, which underpin emer…
Why the green, circular economy is key to beating the triple planetary crisis
We’re experiencing a triple planetary crisis: climate change, nature and biodiversity loss and pollution. It is critical to quickly transitionto a green, circular economy, which minimizes the environm…