Tag: environmental policy

The World Bank Group has unveiled an exciting new Environment Program in Central Asia, dedicated to fighting climate change, boosting ...

Drought in Iran has dramatically worsened air pollution, escalating health risks and reducing visibility. Persistent water shortages and relentless dust ...

Australia has stated it will not block Turkey from hosting the upcoming COP climate summit, emphasizing support for a collaborative ...

The Philippines has poured billions into flood control infrastructure, but rising water levels still put communities at risk. Experts caution ...

Cyprus unveils a €9,000 subsidy to accelerate electric car adoption, driving down emissions and championing sustainable transportation. This exciting incentive ...

Laos accelerates renewable energy projects to meet its net zero targets, focusing on hydropower and solar. The push aims to ...

The U.S. has pulled back from its plans to build a crucial sewage treatment plant in East Timor, a project ...

India calls on COP30 to put climate adaptation at the forefront, but faces criticism for depleting its own adaptation fund-sparking ...

Singapore plans to introduce a green tax on air travel, targeting carbon emissions from flights. The measure aims to encourage ...

Nepal is turning to the World Bank for a loan to tackle air pollution, even as it enforces steep taxes ...

Malaysia has halted imports of plastic waste from the U.S. and other wealthy countries, citing environmental concerns and capacity limits. ...

Kyrgyzstan and Tonga jointly addressed climate change challenges at the UN, emphasizing the urgent need for global cooperation and support ...

Former President Trump denies U.S. lagging on climate action, while China is recognized as the global leader in renewable energy ...

The Maldives is transforming its protected areas from policy on paper into active conservation models. With support from the International ...

The EU has proudly designated Laos as "low risk" under its groundbreaking new deforestation regulation, the EEAS announced. This important ...

After recent US funding cuts, Tajikistan's ability to monitor air quality and enforce regulations has significantly weakened. Experts caution that ...

The Stockholm Environment Institute has released a new roadmap guiding Lao PDR's energy sector toward net zero emissions, emphasizing clean ...

Vietnam is set to ban gas-powered motorbikes in central Hanoi starting next year, a bold step aimed at slashing air ...

Kazakhstan is exploring an innovative "green" tax on plastic packaging designed to tackle pollution head-on and boost sustainability. This bold ...

Singapore has issued new guidance on the use of carbon credits to support its decarbonization goals, aiming to enhance transparency ...