The transformation of agricultural production towards ecological, organic, circular and low-emission agriculture is a top priority as Vietnam seeks to meet its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, experts said.
The Thai cabinet approved a carbon tax of 200 THB (5.9 USD) per tonne of carbon emissions on January 21, as part of the country’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Over 25,000 Vietnamese residents in seven coastal localities are now safeguarded by storm-and flood-resistant homes thanks to a project on improving resilience of vulnerable coastal communities to climate change in Vietnam.
Food loss and waste (FLW) in Indonesia has been one of the most critical challenges to achieving national food security and environmental sustainability.
Carbon is an intangible commodity, but it is a product with significant value and potential for investment and business opportunities. However, it also presents many challenges for Vietnamese businesses that are not yet fully prepared, said experts at a seminar in Hanoi on December 25.
Thailand’s agencies in the agriculture and livestock sectors have accelerated efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the animal-feed supply chain in a bid to enable local farmers and livestock producers to cope with trade barriers.
As many as 4,966 safe and solid houses were built for more than 25,000 people in areas frequently hit by storms and floods during the past seven years.
The 10th edition of the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024 that took place from December 5-11 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) attracted 250,000 visitors.
Singapore's public sector emitted 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for the fiscal year (FY) 2023, a 0.2% decline from FY2022, according to a report released by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment on November 18.
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) recently issued a decision outlining plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector through 2030.
Vietnam needs to establish a specific roadmap for the transition to green energy as well as design and manage the emissions trading system toward the official operation of the carbon market in 2028, according to experts.
Singapore is taking steps to study how planet-warming carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas power plants can be captured and locked away, as the city state is likely to continue relying on fossil fuel over the next few decades.
The recent amendment of the plan on green banking development in Vietnam is expected to create conditions for credit institutions to effectively promote green credit.
Sustainable rice farming models in Mekong Delta localities have delivered promising results, taking strides toward more eco-friendly and profitable agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development told a meeting in Soc Trang province on September 4.
In the context of sustainable growth as a trend in the global economy, many transportation companies in Vietnam are striving to build environmentally friendly supply chains as a competitive advantage in delivery and market expansion, especially given that transportation accounts for up to 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Indonesia and Japan have committed to cooperate in tackling global challenges such as climate change, waste management and conservation efforts to support environmental sustainability, Indonesian Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar said following a recent meeting with her Japanese counterpart Yagi Tetsuya.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao visited a wind power project in Hanzinelle - Gerpinnes in the Belgian province of Namur, and had a working session with experts to discuss challenges and opportunities for energy cooperation between the two countries.
Green logistics can help reduce transportation costs and increase efficiency in the supply chain by optimising delivery routes and reducing the number of empty or half-loaded trucks on the road.
Vietnam Airlines operated its first Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)-powered flight from Singapore to Hanoi on May 27, becoming the first Vietnamese airline to use alternative fuels.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underscored the urgency of developing and implementing plans to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, develop carbon markets, and establish mechanisms for managing carbon credits.