Sydney Sets New Development Standards Towards Net-Zero Buildings
In August, Sydney officially launched new performance standards for buildings to reduce emissions.... Read More
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Improving Gender Mainstreaming in Laos’s Climate Change and Agriculture Policy
In Laos, women have substantial responsibility in agriculture production. However, they are also the most significantly impacted by its vulnerabilities.... Read More
China’s Four Decades of Journey: Lifting 770 Million People Out of Poverty
After four decades of policy implementations and effective governance, China declared itself successful in lifting 770 million of its citizens out of poverty.... Read More
Rethinking Agrifood Policies for Healthy Diets for Everyone
It is possible to reallocate the existing budgets to provide healthy diets that are more affordable, accessible, sustainable, and inclusive for everyone.... Read More
F1’s Net Zero Commitment for 2030
F1 pledged to become a sustainable racing sport through the Net Zero 2030 commitment.... Read More
Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Climate Change Policies
A recent report revealed that most national climate change policies and commitments pay no attention to persons with disabilities.... Read More
Strategic Pathways for Disaster Risk Reductions in the Asia-Pacific SIDS
Specific challenges against natural disasters faced by Asia-Pacific SIDS require strategic pathways for better disaster risk reduction systems.... Read More
Strengthening Research Platform on Climate Science in Developing Countries
There is a gap between developed countries and third nations in climate science development. This barrier has a significant impact on climate change solutions, especially mitigation and adaptation policies in the global south.... Read More
Putting Indigenous Peoples at the Forefront of Natural Preservation
Indigenous Peoples have a critical role in preserving biodiversity and ecosystems due to their invaluable knowledge and integrated relations with nature.... Read More
What Saying Goodbye to Coal Means for Hawaii’s Clean Energy Transition
Hawaii closed its last coal power plant in Oahu at the start of September.... Read More