Jakarta to Implement Household Waste Fees Starting January 2025
December 21, 2024
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The introduction of waste management fees is a crucial step toward tackling Jakarta’s growing waste problem.
Recycling Pioneers Recognized at Plastics Recycling Awards India
December 20, 2024
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Six pioneers in plastics recycling were celebrated at the inaugural Plastics Recycling Awards India, held at the NESCO Bombay Exhibition Center (BEC)
Coastal Bangladesh Farmers Abandon Shrimp Farming for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
December 19, 2024
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Faced with climate challenges and diminishing yields, many farmers in the Bangladesh’s southwestern coast region are returning to agriculture, prioritizing crop diversity and sustainable practices to combat soil salinity and adapt to a changing climate.
India and ADB Sign $50 Million Loan to Boost Water Security in Meghalaya
December 18, 2024
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The Climate-Adaptative Community-Based Water Harvesting Project, backed by ADB, will see the construction of 532 climate-resilient water-storage facilities across Meghalaya’s 12 districts.
Giant Coral Colony, Identified As Galaxea astreata,Discovered in Nusa Penida: Potential New World Record
December 17, 2024
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The Galaxea astreata colony is now under the protection of the Nusa Penida MPA, and researchers hope it will become a focal point for marine conservation efforts in the region.
Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Transition: Why 94% of Provinces Are Not Ready
December 16, 2024
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The study developed an Energy Transition Readiness Index using 14 variables grouped into three key indicators: clean energy initiatives, economic resilience, and governance capacity.
Singapore Launches Ambitious 100,000 Corals Initiative to Save Marine Reefs
December 15, 2024
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The National Parks Board (NParks) has unveiled the 100k Corals Initiative, an ambitious 10-year project aimed at planting 100,000 corals in Singapore’s waters.
Indonesia’s Mangrove Rehabilitation Plan Faces Hurdles Amid Bold Ambitions
December 14, 2024
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Along Indonesia’s coastline lies more than 3.3 million ha of mangrove forests. This accounts for about 23 per cent of all mangrove ecosystems in the world; storing over 3 billion tonnes of carbon.
Coral Triangle Nations Forge Conservation Targets for 2025 Amid Rising Threats
December 13, 2024
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Coral Triangle Nations unite to combat marine crisis, set bold 2025 conservation goals