URC, Holcim partner with Obando gov’t for waste management
UNIVERSAL ROBINA Corp. (URC) and cement producer Holcim Philippines, Inc. have partnered with the local government of Obando town in Bulacan for a waste management initiative.
Health and climate risks overlap in coal-burning Southeast Asia
Coal power isn’t just fueling climate change – it’s igniting a global health crisis. As Southeast Asian nations struggle to shake off their dependence on fossil fuels, tiny but deadly fine particle air pollution from coal facilities continues to cut short millions of lives annually.
UOB Malaysia pledges $230M to support Malaysia’s OGSE sector decarbonization and energy transition
UOB Malaysia has on Monday announced that it will provide MYR 1 billion ($230 million) to support Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector decarbonization and energy transition journey.
Japan, ASEAN to seek common rules toward decarbonisation
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will aim to establish common rules to promote decarbonization in Asia, according to a draft joint statement of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) summit to be chaired by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
NCCS launches public consultation on Singapore’s decarbonisation
THE National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) announced its launch of a public consultation to gather views on Singapore’s decarbonisation journey on Tuesday (Oct 8).
Indonesia aims to reduce emissions through construction and building industry
Indonesia continues to strengthen its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by focusing on the construction and building sector.
Australian center, Ho Chi Minh City institute join hands to establish net-zero industrial precincts
The Climateworks Center under Monash University in Australia and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies signed a memorandum of understanding at the Fifth Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum on Wednesday, aiming to transform the southern metropolis’ industrial zones into net-zero emission areas.
FTI pushes for Thailand to become ASEAN’s carbon credit trading hub
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is urging the new government to prioritise promoting Thailand as a carbon-trading hub in ASEAN as part of its national ageda on carbon neutrality.
