International Cooperation News
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Philippines will lose climate funding if absent from COP talks, activists warnStill reeling from President Rodrigo Duterte's condemnation of climate talks as a ‘waste of time’, activists say the Philippines will be the biggest loser if it pulls out of these forums. -
Arctic sea ice extent just hit a record low for early June; worse yet to comeRecord Arctic melt is not merely an academic issue. As any climate scientist will tell you, what happens in the Arctic, ultimately, doesn’t stay in the Arctic.
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Innovative solutions to reduce plastic waste and mitigate climate change impacts in the PhilippinesWaste
Innovative solutions to reduce plastic waste and mitigate climate change impacts in the Philippines
A fossil fuel-derived material that is highly polluting to the environment, plastic is a huge problem in the Philippines, a country that consistently tops rankings for the most vulnerable to climate impacts. -
Bottled water giants back new global plan to cut plastic wasteThe new scheme plans to create tradable "plastic credits" by 2021 to incentivise recycling in developing nations, on similar lines to carbon offsets.
International Cooperation Opinion
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It's time for action on climate-driven displacement– As wilder weather drives more people from their homes, the world needs emissions cuts, better resilience and to protect the rights of those on the move. -
Big Pharma emits more greenhouse gases than the automotive industry– In a first, researchers find that the pharmaceutical industry is a significant contributor to global warming, and is dirtier than the global car industry. Companies with the lowest emissions are also the most profitable. -
Working together on shared rivers to build resilience– A shift from water sharing to collective initiatives that focus on building basin-wide resilience could strengthen regional cooperation in South Asia, writes Jyotiraj Patra, project manager of Transboundary Rivers of South Asia (TROSA).
Videos
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Jane Goodall returns to Tanzania for tree-planting mission– Dr Jane Goodall, known for her pioneering study of chimpanzees nearly 60 years ago in Tanzania, continues her work to conserve nature in Africa by joining an expedition to protect the continent’s highest peak.
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An electrifying solution to improve livelihoods– In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.
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Changing Course: The beginning– Changing Course, the Eco-Business film and photography exhibition, brought together thought leaders, NGOs, and Singapore businesses to discuss and learn about climate action.
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Is the circular economy key to a prosperous Singapore?– At the Eco Action Day event in Singapore last month, youth participants and industry veterans alike agreed that the circular economy isn’t only good for the environment, but is also a practical and profitable idea.
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