Tag: environmental policy

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 ...

Qatar's commitment to sustainability has yielded significant results, with increased renewable energy projects and conservation initiatives positioning the nation as ...

Central Asia has embarked on an exciting new chapter of the Uranium Legacy Remediation initiative, tackling the environmental and health ...

On World Environment Day, Afghanistan faces severe climate impacts, including drought and flooding, threatening livelihoods and food security. Urgent action ...

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health launches the Cyprus Harvard Endowment Program, strengthening research and collaboration in environmental and ...

State regulators are urged to push Georgia Power to phase out coal and methane energy sources, citing environmental concerns and ...

Indonesia has launched a new taskforce aimed at accelerating its energy transition, focusing on renewable investments and regulatory reforms to ...

Turkmenistan has successfully completed two major environmental initiatives aimed at water conservation and afforestation, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development ...

Bhutan is taking bold steps to enhance its climate resilience, ensuring the protection of its extraordinary environment and vibrant communities. ...

Trump's climate cuts have unexpectedly paved the way for China to strengthen its grip on green energy in Southeast Asia. ...