We are all “in the same canoe” when it comes to experiencing the impacts of climate change
This is the text of the Prime Minister’s opening address at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin – a conference hosted by the German Government and attended by senior representatives of more than [...]
International Day for Biological Diversity
“Biodiversity underpins all (…) ecosystem functions and benefits essential to human well-being, not only in terms of our economies, but also for our health, food security, prevention of natural hazards, and our cultural roots,” Ban [...]
Thai Government Promotes Low-Emission Rice Farming
Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, working with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, plan shift from conventional to low-emission rice farming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 26 per [...]
Public Private Dialogue to boost Food Standards in the Philippines
Despite a growing demand for certified foods among Philippine and international consumers, only a small amount of food grown in the Philippines is currently certified. One of the reasons that hinder certification is [...]
EU supports biodiversity conservation in ASEAN region
Reaffirming its commitment to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable development globally, the European Union (EU) is supporting the ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes, a program designed to recognize outstanding individuals from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, [...]
Samoa holds its first National Climate Finance Forum
Five programmes alone have resulted in over USD 100 million for Samoa to strengthen resilience to climate change. This was presented at the very first Samoa National Climate Finance Forum held today in [...]