Environment

The virtual 7th East Asian Seas Ministerial Forum endorsed a roadmap to 2030 that is anchored on sustainability and blue economy principles.

The Agus-Pulangi hydropower plants will be rehabilitated and expanded to enable the early retirement of coal-fired power plants.

Climate action dovetails with green growth initiatives in tourism, energy, manufacturing, and urban development in building a resilient future.

The new funding will go to the ASEAN Green Recovery Platform, which backs low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects.

A study from ERIA proposes deploying energy saving rules for commercial buildings, clean electricity, and smart transport.

Countries urged to come up with a common definition, assess health and safety hotspots, and replicate mechanisms to foster coordination, among others.

The Asian Development Bank is proposing a new kind of bond to support a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery.

ASEAN has adopted a regional action plan to reduce marine plastic debris ahead of World Environment Day on June 5 and World Oceans Day on June 8.

OECD provides policy recommendations in three areas: finance, regulation, and information.