Construction News
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‘China should set up a carbon cap’ – Zou Ji on the next national energy targetsChina is drafting its next Five Year Plan, and the president of Energy Foundation China wants to see ambitious energy and climate goals. -
Keppel Land CEO Tan Swee Yiow appointed World Green Building Council treasurerTan, who was previously president of the Singapore Green Building Council, starts his second term on the WGBC board.
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China’s CO2 emissions surged past pre-coronavirus levels in MayA rapid increase in pollution last month was driven by coal power, cement, and other heavy industries which appear to be bouncing back faster than other sectors of the economy, new analysis has found. -
China’s energy law could help address the Belt and Road’s climate impactThe draft bill is a step in the right direction, but falls short on screening the export of fossil fuel technologies.
Construction Opinion
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Rethinking business and human rights in transboundary river governance in South Asia– The transboundary rivers of South Asia are seeing increased business investments and infrastructure development. There is a growing need for the integration of businesses and human rights frameworks in water governance decision-making. -
Roving bandits and looted coastlines: How the global appetite for sand is fuelling a crisisPolicy & Finance
Roving bandits and looted coastlines: How the global appetite for sand is fuelling a crisis
– As sand markets boom, entrepreneurs, organized crime and others are cashing in — leaving widespread environmental damage in their wake. -
To give migrant workers a fairer deal, hold developers and the supply chain to accountPolicy & Finance
To give migrant workers a fairer deal, hold developers and the supply chain to account
– How can industry standards ensure that companies that have built their wealth on migrant labour, are also held accountable for workers’ welfare?
Videos
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Sun, waves and steam: How is Indonesia winning with renewables?– Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.
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Why emerging Asia is the hub of climate-smart urban development– About four out of every five people impacted by sea-level rise by 2050 will live in East or Southeast Asia, creating an urgent need climate-smart solutions for cities. This year’s Innovate4Climate summit will look at the climate-smart solutions the region needs.
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As climate risks surge, flood barriers rise in Britain– The risks of tidal flooding are worsening across much of Britain—and that is leading to more protective barriers being put in place.
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Shear innovation: How sheep wool insulation is keeping Mongolians warm– Mongolia's punishing winters see temperatures falling to 30 degrees below zero, making home insulation a must-have. Here's how an EU-funded initiative is providing an alternative to imported and unsustainable materials that Mongolians use today.
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