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Asia's youth must lead green push
News, Published on 04/12/2024
» Amid growing global concern over climate change, Asia faces escalating threats from rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and coastal erosion. In 2023, the World Meteorological Organization recognised Asia as the most disaster-prone region. Thailand ranked among the top 10 countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change in the Global Climate Risk Index, underscoring the urgent need for action.
Making the solidarity levies case
Oped, Published on 19/11/2024
» From Bridgetown to Nairobi to Paris, no country is immune to the worsening effects of the climate crisis. With each passing year, we witness more climate-related destruction. This year, we have set a number of new records: wildfires in Chile have destroyed more than 14,000 homes; extreme rainfall in Brazil has devastated 478 cities and left nearly 2 million people stranded in Bangladesh; and in July, the world experienced its hottest day ever.
Climate action must rise above political fray
News, Published on 18/11/2024
» This year's United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku is taking place against a tumultuous geopolitical backdrop. In addition to shifting strategic alliances, trade tensions, and violent conflict, the "year of elections" has ushered in a period of heated political rhetoric and led to changes of government.
Govt initiative uses fly larvae as novel solution to mounting prison waste
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2024
» The Department of Corrections (DoC) has partnered with the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) to implement the "Green Prison" initiative, which involves the use of black soldier fly larvae to dispose of organic waste in jail.
COP29: Justice for Global South?
Oped, Published on 12/11/2024
» The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which is scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov 11 to 22, is a pivotal opportunity to accelerate climate action. With record-high global temperatures affecting the developing countries of the Global South and extreme weather events impacting communities worldwide, COP29 will bring together leaders from governments, businesses, and civil society to advance concrete solutions to the defining crisis of our time.
Protection in the megatrend age
Oped, Published on 08/10/2024
» Social protection systems are essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The world is headed towards uncharted waters
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 17/09/2024
» No sirens are blaring, nobody even looks frightened, but they should be. Last week, the world moved into uncharted territory. The "aspirational" goal of never allowing the average global temperature to rise more than 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than the pre-industrial norm (+1.5C) has been breached for a whole year -- and probably forever.
New deal to boost climate resilience
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Interior Ministry and German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH (GIZ) signed an agreement to advance the integrated urban climate action for low-carbon and resilient cities (Urban-Act) project in Thailand.
Expensive eggs & hot weather
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/05/2013
» Farmers say hot weather so chickens laying fewer eggs. Egg supply down, prices up. Others say exports & new school term to blame.
Antarctic ice sheet warming faster than thought
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/12/2012
» Antarctic ice appears to be melting much faster than previously thought, increasing the danger of the eventual flooding of low-lying coastal cities (e.g., Bangkok).