Implementation, collaboration among Singapore’s climate interests at COP27: Grace Fu
SINGAPORE: Implementing key policies and fostering collaboration between countries are among Singapore’s aims at the COP27 summit, the annual United Nations meeting on climate change, this year.
US Presidential Envoy Visit to Vietnam Underlies Cooperation on Climate Change Issues
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry visited Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi from September 2nd to 6th to hold bilateral climate discussions with Vietnamese government officials, civil society representatives, and prominent entrepreneurs to address climate change.
More green initiatives at Singapore Grand Prix to reduce carbon footprint of F1 race
When the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix returns to the Marina Bay circuit from Sept 30 to Oct 2, the pit building will be fully powered by carbon-neutral sources of energy.
APPEC: Singapore to become the connection point for global carbon registries, says official
Singapore has been selected to anchor a World Bank-initiated platform that connects information from carbon registries worldwide to enhance transparency and avoid double counting of mitigation outcomes, Low Yen Ling, Minister of State with Singapore’s Ministry of Trade & Industry, said Sept. 26 at the APPEC Conference hosted by S&P Global Commodity Insights
Roadmap to develop green ports in Vietnam
A roadmap for a green port system in Vietnam is being put forward to reduce impacts on the environment as well as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote energy efficiency.
Vietnam PM calls for global approach against climate change
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called for a global approach, and international solidarity in response to climate change in his message to the informal Leaders’ Roundtable on Climate Change in New York, co-chaired by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Egyptian President on Thursday.
Panel issues 15 recommendations for Singapore to decarbonise air transport sector
A 20-member international advisory panel has submitted a list of recommendations to the Singapore government on decarbonising the aviation sector and building up a sustainable air hub.
Singapore could reduce Changi Airport’s air-con carbon footprint, in bid to become sustainable air hub
Singapore will consider further reducing the air-conditioning carbon footprint at Changi Airport, and potentially install solar panels near the airport’s runway in a concerted push to become a sustainable aviation hub.
Harnessing ocean resources for sustainable energy transitions — Izyan Munirah Mohd Zaideen and Mohd Faizal Ramli
Malaysia is geographically privileged in that it is surrounded by the sea. Malaysia’s wide coastline, on the other hand, provides the crucial conditions for harvesting renewable energy from the ocean resources.
Philippines to hit net zero emissions by 2050, says Finnish firm Wärtsilä
The Philippines would hit net zero emissions by 2050 through renewable-based power systems, backed by grid balancing engines and energy storage, according to Finnish energy technology company Wärtsilä.