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Malaysia’s Mangrove Restoration Program Gets Private Backing
Malaysia , Nov 08, 2024
Malaysia is scaling up its coastal conservation efforts, with the country’s largest palm oil firms stepping in to fund mangrove...
Indonesia’s Carbon Market Launch Faces Credibility Hurdles
Indonesia , Mar 11, 2025
Indonesia has officially launched its voluntary carbon trading platform, IDX Carbon, in an effort to boost climate finance and position...
Malaysia’s EPF Faces Pressure Over Climate-Linked Investments
Malaysia , Apr 8, 2025
Malaysia’s largest pension fund, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), is under growing scrutiny from environmental groups and civil society over...
Brunei’s Oil Dependency Questioned as Climate Pressures Rise
Brunei , December 16, 2024
Brunei, one of Southeast Asia’s richest nations per capita, is facing increasing scrutiny over its heavy reliance on oil and...
Malaysia and Indonesia Launch Joint Haze Task Force
Malaysia , November 18, 2024
In a landmark step toward tackling Southeast Asia’s recurring haze crisis, Malaysia and Indonesia have formed a joint task force...
The Plastic Tide: Southeast Asia’s Battle Against Imported Trash
In Labuan, Indonesia, once-pristine beaches now bear the burden of imported plastic waste, underscoring Southeast Asia's struggle against a mounting environmental crisis.
Hydrogen as a Climate Solution: Navigating the Environmental Impact and Future...
Discover the environmental challenges of hydrogen production as Leiden researchers analyze its impact up to 2050. Learn about the risks associated with fossil fuels, the potential emissions, and cleaner alternatives for a sustainable tomorrow.
Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
Germany's government unveiled a comprehensive energy reform package aimed at dramatically increasing renewable power generation. The 600-page "Easter package" prioritizes wind and solar energy expansion, streamlining bureaucratic processes and targeting nearly 100% renewable electricity by 2035. This strategic move addresses climate goals and reduces dependence on Russian energy imports.
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
Asia is investing over $350 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, aiming to reduce coal usage. While these projects could help lower emissions, they also risk prolonging fossil fuel dependency and potentially slowing renewable energy adoption.
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization reports that nearly everyone worldwide breathes air failing its quality standards, highlighting severe health risks from pollutants that cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems, leading to millions of preventable deaths annually.
