Accelerating progress on SDGs in Malaysia
Six big transformations are needed to accelerate the progress of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Malaysia. Professor Jeffrey Sachs, who is an SDG advocate for the United Nations (UN), suggested governments have 25 to 30-year plans as a pathway to get an idea of where society should be and how to get there in that […]
Challenges for Asean
Region needs to build a stronger foundation with a focus on the green economy, new approaches to tourism and a greater commitment to free trade.
Minister Hartarto presses for carbon emission reduction effort
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto here on Thursday called for efforts to cut carbon emissions to help fulfill Indonesia’s commitment to the transition to renewable energy.
ACEN’s Batangas coal plant to shift to clean technology
ACEN Corp., the energy platform of the Ayala Group, is set to pursue the Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) to convert its 2×135-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Calaca, Batangas to cleaner technology.
Jacobs to Enhance Decarbonization of Water Treatment Process for Singapore’s PUB
Jacobs (NYSE:J) was appointed by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, to provide professional engineering services for the development of the new greasy waste (GWTF) and food waste treatment facilities (FWTF) to maximize energy and resource recovery at the Changi Water Reclamation Plant (CWRP).
Vietnam crafting carbon market to make polluters pay
Vietnam is taking a page from California and the EU to craft a landmark cap-and-trade program that will cover major emitters from Panasonic to Nestle in a country that has become one of the world’s most important manufacturing hubs.
Climate change makes food costlier in Asean: Oxford Economics
MANILA — Climate change has been making food more expensive across vulnerable Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, such that UK-based think tank Oxford Economics on Monday (March 28) urged more support to the agricultural production sector.
Indonesia seeks cooperation on climate change with Saudi Arabia
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian is utilizing the opportunity to cooperate on climate change — especially pertaining to mangroves, coral reefs, and blue carbon — with Saudi Arabia.
