Tag: climate change

In East Timor, a nation deeply dependent on diesel, the transition to renewable energy is struggling to gain momentum, even ...

Vietnam plans energy shift toward building more solar, less reliance on gas and coal – CNA

Vietnam’s Bold Energy Revolution: Embracing Solar Power and Reducing Dependence on Gas and Coal

Vietnam is poised to revolutionize its energy landscape by ramping up solar energy production and cutting back on its reliance ...

Tajikistan: Hundreds of thousands at risk of becoming climate migrants – InfoMigrants

Climate Crisis Looms: Hundreds of Thousands in Tajikistan Face Migration Threat

Tajikistan is on the brink of a looming crisis as climate change looms large, threatening to uproot hundreds of thousands ...

Can humans grow new islands in the world’s lowest-lying country? – CNN

Can Humans Create New Islands in the World’s Lowest-Lying Country?

In the breathtaking Maldives, the world's lowest-lying nation, visionary projects are underway to tackle the pressing challenge of rising sea ...

Maldives – General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Exploring the Maldives: Highlights from the UN General Assembly Debate

At the United Nations General Assembly, the Maldives passionately highlighted the critical importance of global collaboration in the fight against ...

Saudi Arabia’s balancing act: peace talks, a new economy and straddling the energy transition – World Economic Forum

Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Balancing Act: Navigating Peace Talks, Economic Transformation, and the Energy Transition

Saudi Arabia is navigating a fascinating balancing act, diving into peace talks while simultaneously transforming its economy beyond oil. With ...

Malaysia Revises Solar Self-Consumption Programme to Support Renewable Energy Growth – SolarQuarter

Malaysia Enhances Solar Self-Consumption Program to Boost Renewable Energy Growth!

Malaysia has revamped its Solar Self-Consumption Programme to supercharge the growth of renewable energy. This exciting initiative is designed to ...

Kazakhstan selects site in the Zhambyl district to build its first nuclear plant – Renewables Auctions and the Energy Transition

Kazakhstan has chosen a site in the Zhambyl district for its inaugural nuclear power plant, marking a significant step in ...

Azerbaijan’s climate leadership challenge – Chatham House

Azerbaijan’s Bold Journey: Navigating the Challenges of Climate Leadership

Azerbaijan stands at a crucial crossroads in its journey toward climate leadership, as highlighted by a recent report from Chatham ...

Nearly 6 million children affected as floods and landslides devastate Southeast Asia in the wake of Typhoon Yagi – UNICEF

Typhoon Yagi’s Aftermath: Nearly 6 Million Children Impacted by Devastating Floods and Landslides in Southeast Asia

In the wake of Typhoon Yagi, nearly 6 million children across Southeast Asia are grappling with devastating challenges. According to ...

ADB Approves Loan to Spur Climate Action in Mongolia – Asian Development Bank

ADB Greenlights Major Loan to Boost Climate Action in Mongolia!

The Asian Development Bank has greenlit a significant loan to Mongolia, designed to boost climate resilience and promote sustainable development. ...

Cyprus potato crops hit by frost – FreshPlaza.com

Cyprus potato crops have suffered significant damage due to recent cold weather, with frost affecting yields across the island. Farmers ...

Cambodia’s LNG plans face energy security and cost issues – Dialogue Earth

Challenges Ahead: Cambodia’s LNG Ambitions Struggle with Energy Security and Rising Costs

Cambodia's ambitious journey into the world of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is met with formidable hurdles, particularly in the realms ...

Georgia Southern biologist predicts delayed but strong allergy season – Georgia Southern University

Brace Yourself: A Strong Allergy Season Awaits, According to Georgia Southern Biologist

Georgia Southern University biologist forecasts a spring allergy season that may be delayed but promises to be particularly intense due ...

COP29: Tajikistan to integrate the involvement of children and young people in climate action, into national climate policies – UNICEF

Empowering the Future: Tajikistan to Integrate Youth Voices in National Climate Action at COP29

At COP29, Tajikistan unveiled an exciting initiative to weave the voices of children and young people into the fabric of ...

The Maldives: The Future of Climate Change – Foreign Policy In Focus

Exploring the Maldives: A Glimpse into the Future of Climate Change

As sea levels continue to rise, the Maldives finds itself at a critical crossroads in the battle against climate change. ...

WFP Lao PDR: Flood response update #6 (16 October 2024) – ReliefWeb

Latest Update on WFP’s Flood Response Efforts in Lao PDR: October 2024

On October 16, 2024, the World Food Programme (WFP) proudly announced remarkable strides in their flood response initiatives across Lao ...

Tree ring records reveal climate-driven drought shifts across Europe and Asia – Phys.org

Unlocking the Past: How Tree Rings Illuminate Climate-Driven Drought Changes in Europe and Asia

Recent studies of tree ring records have uncovered fascinating insights into the climate-driven shifts in drought patterns across Europe and ...

ADB to Help Maldives Strengthen Climate Resilience, Food Security – Asian Development Bank

Empowering the Maldives: ADB’s Commitment to Boost Climate Resilience and Food Security