Minister pushes for energy efficiency
Environment Minister urges people to use energy more efficiently and enjoy benefits such as lower costs and a greener environment.
Tag: climate change
Kratie to have two more wildlife sanctuaries
The gov’t is creating two more wildlife sanctuaries, totalling over 60,000 hectares.
Abandoned by banks, Indonesia’s poor farmers turn to crowdfunding
Indonesian poultry farmer Yohanes Sugihtononugroho faced ruin four years ago when plummeting prices forced him to slaughter all 100,000 of his chickens and shutter his business.
Love in the time of climate change
‘Kokoli’ tells a story of a fishing community facing the loss of livelihoods and land as sea levels rise in the eastern state of Odisha, writes Annie Banerji.
Bangkok hosts climate talks for Paris Agreement implementation
Governments convened for a supplementary meeting against the severe climate change.
India’s tribal ministry slams draft forest policy
India’s Tribal Affairs Ministry warns forest ministry of its policy would “privatize” forests.
Peace Forum expresses concerns about world security
Leaders and experts in global politics gather here at the 2018 World Peace Forum.
King plants national conservation idea
King Norodom Sihamoni plants 12,500 tree saplings across ten hectares of land.
Schools get climate change textbook
The Environment and Education ministries have unveiled the official textbook on climate change for upper secondary schools.
‘Man-made problem with a feminist touch’
Women must be at the heart of climate action, former Irish president said.
Climate change to slash Cambodia’s productivity: report
Climate change will continue to impact economic performance.
Pope to address climate conference
he Vatican will host executives of the world’s top oil companies for a conference next week on climate change and the transition away from fossil fuels, a Vatican source said.
Youths call for more environmental reforms
Environmental activists mark World Environment Day 2018 with a call for reforms.
NGOs push climate change agenda
Several NGOs, including Plan International, have urged the government to pay more attention to climate change issues.
Business leaders urged to curb plastic bag use
Senior Environment Ministry officials urge to help cut the use of plastic bags.
Corporate Social Responsibility in a Nutshell
Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR is a common term among companies and private agencies.
Indian group to upcycle old mills
India-based Saba Industries Group, a major manufacturer and exporter of rice and other commodities in the region, plans to invest $100 million in Southeast Asia’s rice industry, aiming to become one of the largest producers and exporters in the region.
ADB’s Asia-Pacific Strategy 2030
Takehiko Nakao outlines 10 priorities in the Asian Development Bank’s key strategy to alleviate poverty in the region.
Vision of the European Union
Today, May 9, we celebrate Europe Day. May 9 is the day that in 1950 French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman launched proposals that led to the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community, and eventually to the creation of the European Union.
Renewable energy in Asean
The current global energy landscape differs greatly from what it looked like a decade ago.
MRC countries adopt partnership declaration
A partnership of four lower-Mekong countries to protect water and natural resources.
A fair balance on shared water
At the upcoming summit of the Mekong River Commission, Cambodia will facilitate important discussions with other MRC member countries and high-level officials from China and Myanmar, writes Lim Kean Hor.
Securing future prosperity of the GMS
Takehiko Nakao argues that it is an opportune moment for the GMS leaders to embrace new opportunities, including incorporating new technologies in various sectors such as education, agriculture, health, and finance.
Five ways to build a climate-ready Cambodia
Today is World Meteorological Day and Muhibuddin Usamah argues that achieving a climate-ready Cambodia requires multi-faceted interventions.
ADB farming aid sought
The Asian Development Bank is asked to consider new programs to help Cambodia’s agriculture sector with crop zoning.
World Bank says Cambodia vulnerable to rising sea levels
The World Bank says that Cambodia is vulnerable to rising sea levels.
Australia’s tourism industry is under threat
Australia’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry is under increasing threat from climate change with some of the nation’s top natural wonders in the firing line as temperatures and sea levels rise, a study warned.
‘Grow now, pay later’ no longer and option for cities
Only about half of 150 countries have adopted laws governing urban development.
Cambodia pledges to fight terrorism threat
Cambodia vows to improve collaboration to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation.
Climate change threatens the future of golf
Wetter winters linked to climate change are threatening the future of golf.
