Building an ecological civilisation
An ecological civilisation is one in which development and environmental conservation and restoration go hand-in-hand, and advocates harmony between people and nature. Eco-Business asks 2019MIECF speakers what a green civilisation means to them.
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News / Carbon & Climate
A ‘jigsaw’ approach to protecting the environment
The fight against climate change requires a ‘jigsaw’ approach that deploys many complementary tools, policies and partnerships to protect the environment, according to delegates at the recent Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition.
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The world has ‘two business cycles’ left to meet Paris goals
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Developments in wind and solar power, electric vehicles and energy efficiency in production have been extraordinary but more is needed from corporates and investors in the next decade, says Michael Liebreich, keynote speaker at the recent Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition.
News / Policy & Finance
How China grew its US$30 billion green bond market
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China’s pioneering practices in the green bond market has made it a leader in the field and holds lessons for other countries, says expert Sean Kidney at this year’s Macao International Environment Co-operation Forum & Exhibition.
News / Cities
Can China’s ‘sponge cities’ work in other countries?
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China’s push to develop ‘sponge cities’ that can absorb the impact of climate change could hold lessons for other countries, says environmental expert Professor Guan Yuntao ahead of this year’s Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition.
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