Environmentalists decry Indonesia’s unclear stance on key deforestation pledge
A. Muh. Ibnu Aqil The Jakarta Post Mon, November 8, 2021 JAKARTA – Environmental activists have expressed disappointment over Indonesian officials’ criticism of a global pledge to end deforestation by […]
ADB Donors Pledge USD 665 Million to Support ASEAN Green Recovery
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LOATIAN TIMES Wed, November 3, 2021 Four Asian Development Bank donors have pledged USD 665 million for green infrastructure development in Southeast Asia, which is one […]
Indonesia steps up fight against climate change
Sheena Suparman The Jakarta Post Sat, October 30, 2021 JAKARTA – President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has pledged that Indonesia is fully committed to controlling climate change, including reducing emissions by […]
Human and Environmental Incursions in Mekong
By Laotian Times Tue, October 19, 2021 Farmer Working in Chilli Field in Laos (Photo: MRC) Overfishing and habitat degradation caused by rapid population growth, infrastructure development, and climate […]
Penang set to receive second Unesco recognition with designation of Penang Hill as a biosphere reserve
BY OPALYN MOK MALAY MAIL Wed, September 15, 2021 It has been almost a year after the state government, in collaboration with the federal government, submitted its Penang Hill biosphere […]
Indonesia Gov’t Told to Depart Defensive Play in Tackling Climate Change
BY :JAYANTY NADA SHOFA JAKARTA GLOBE WED, SEPTEMBER 01, 2021 A protester carries a placard that reads “The climate is an urgent matter, so no ghosting” during a protest against […]
Laos Authorities Seize and Destroy Illegal Timber in Vientiane Province
By Phayboune Thanabouasy THE LAOTIAN TIMES Tue, August 31, 2021 Authorities in Vientiane Province’s Kasi District have confiscated and destroyed illegal timber. According to a report by Lao Phattana Daily, […]
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