Thai Nguyen proactive in its green growth journey
On June 18, Nguyen Thanh Binh, Deputy Chairman of Thai Nguyen People’s Committee, met with a working group from Global Advisory, a leading consulting firm in Australia specialised in providing in-depth financial consulting, to discuss solutions to promote green growth and reduce carbon emissions in the province.
Singapore a ‘very attractive place’ to develop new climate technology: Bill Gates
Climate change is an issue that requires “IQ from all over the planet”, rather than being restricted to just “a few rich countries in the West”, said Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates in an exclusive interview with CNA last week.
Philippines to finalise SAF roadmap by July
Philippines government is working on developing a domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) roadmap to spur local production of renewable jet fuels, as per reports by local media.
DHL Express and Bank of the Philippine Islands join forces to reduce carbon emissions by using sustainable aviation fuel
DHL Express has signed an agreement with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) for the bank to reduce its annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping documents by 90% through DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus service.
Pertamina Launches Sustainable Finance Framework to Support Energy Transition and Green Projects
Pertamina published its debut Sustainable Finance Framework (Framework) which deepens the integration of its sustainability ambition into its financing strategy, thereby enabling Pertamina and/or its subholdings/subsidiaries to tap the market for financing of Green and Transition related projects.
Sophalleth Leads Charge in Battle Against Climate Change
In an exclusive interview with the Khmer Times, Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth detailed Cambodia’s comprehensive initiatives to combat climate change, emphasising the country’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation.
Bangkok unveils Yokohama-assisted decarbonization plan
Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok has unveiled a new action plan to promote decarbonization with help from the Japanese city of Yokohama. Bangkok has been receiving technological support from Yokohama to create an eco-friendly environment since the two cities signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013.
Sabah rejects proposed CCUS Bill, citing existing land laws
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah agrees with the stand taken by Sarawak that the proposed Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Bill is not necessary for the two states as they have separate land and forestry laws, says Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.
