Swift climate action paves the way for Vietnam's sustainable future
April 22, 2020 | 15:09
Vietnam and the rest of the world need to act now, not only to secure future prosperity but to avoid the dramatic impacts of climate change down the road.
Five reasons UN's COP25 climate talks failed
December 26, 2019 | 08:59
The climate summit in Madrid earlier this month did not collapse - but by almost any measure it certainly failed.
No tea or coffee, Indians warned, as heatwave continues
June 05, 2019 | 08:41
Hospitals across the desert state of Rajasthan reported a surge in heatstroke cases Tuesday (Jun 4) as fierce temperatures kept up for a fourth day across northern India.
Climate actions will usher in opportunities
February 12, 2019 | 08:00
Vietnam is making efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change via its policies and mechanisms.
Private sector key to achieving SDG 9
February 05, 2019 | 08:00
Through investment into local infrastructure systems, climate-resilient energy, communications technology, and other programmes, the private sector is the key to achieving Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure in the United Nation’s Agenda 2030
World to miss 2020 climate 'turning point': Analysis
January 22, 2019 | 09:11
The world is on course to miss its "best chance" of preventing runaway climate change by ensuring global greenhouse gas emissions peak in 2020, researchers warned Tuesday (Jan 22).
NGOs launch legal action against France over climate
December 18, 2018 | 15:04
A group of NGOs including Greenpeace and Oxfam have launched a lawsuit against the French state accusing it of taking insufficient action to tackle climate change.
Nations agree milestone rulebook for Paris climate treaty
December 17, 2018 | 16:16
Nations on Sunday struck a deal to breathe life into the landmark 2015 Paris climate treaty after marathon UN talks that failed to match the ambition the world's most vulnerable countries need to avert dangerous global warming.
Nations inch towards climate deal at marathon UN summit
December 17, 2018 | 16:08
Nations on Saturday inched towards a deal to implement the Paris climate goals, after all-night negotiations over a plan to limit global temperature rises exposed a range of conflicts.
UN climate summit set for tense finale as nations sound alarm
December 14, 2018 | 14:57
UN talks aimed at averting catastrophic climate change are set to wrap up in Poland on Friday (Dec 14) after two weeks of heated disputes between rich and poor nations that saw countries most at risk plead for action.
Thousands march for climate in Paris despite 'yellow vest' unrest
December 09, 2018 | 03:09
Up to 25,000 people marched through Paris on Saturday (Dec 8) urging greater action on climate change, despite fears that their protest would be scuppered by "yellow vest" demonstrations.
$20 trillion climate investment opportunities found in Asian cities
December 01, 2018 | 10:36
Vietnam’s climate-smart business investment potential is $753 billion, according to IFC estimates.
Global climate protests peak in San Francisco
September 09, 2018 | 12:32
A climate protest rolling across the world's time zones on Saturday (Sep 8) peaked in San Francisco, where thousands marched in a bid to shame political leader into stepping up action on global warming.
US accused of blocking UN climate talks amid protests
September 09, 2018 | 12:19
The United States, despite withdrawing from a landmark accord aimed at curbing climate change, is stonewalling vital UN talks over how to fund poorer nations as they battle against global warming, sources told AFP Saturday.
Bangkok climate conference sounds alarm ahead of UN summit
September 05, 2018 | 12:03
Time is running out to save the Paris Agreement, UN climate experts warned on Tuesday (Sep 4) at a key Bangkok meeting, as rich nations were accused of shirking their responsibility for environmental damage.
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