China’s changing fisheries, in numbers | News - Eco-Business
Sep 19, 2024 · China has more fishing vessels than any other nation, with many operating in home waters and overexploiting coastal fishery resources. Ocean warming and acidification due to climate change pose a further threat to China’s nearshore fish populations, including those of the large yellow croaker, sea bream and sandlance.
China’s green certificate growth shows clean energy progress
Oct 18, 2024 · At its third-quarter press conference on 31 July, China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) released a series of statistics on the power sector’s 2024 performance so far. One standout figure was the 486 million Green Electricity Certificates (GECs) issued during the first half of the year – a 13-fold increase compared to the same period last year.
Analysis: Which countries have sent the most delegates to COP29?
Nov 15, 2024 · Overall totals for delegates from parties, observers and the media for all COPs, as published by the UNFCCC. Data for COPs 1-28 are the “final” figures, while COP29 data is “provisional”.
COP16: What’s on the agenda at this year’s biodiversity talks?
Oct 18, 2024 · Who will attend COP16? The CBD secretariat is expecting over 14,000 attendees at COP16, including delegates from countries that are signed up to the CBD and those that are not (such as the US and the Vatican), at least 12 heads of state, including from Brazil, Mexico, Honduras and Guinea-Bissau, and 100 ministers, representing environment, finance and agricultural briefs.
22 brands called out for greenwashing in 2023 - Eco-Business
Dec 19, 2023 · South Korea became the first Asian country to fine companies for making exaggerated green claims in February, following a law suit against an energy major that claimed it could produce “carbon dioxide-free” natural gas. But the maximum fine for greenwashing firms in Korea is US$2,300, prompting questions on whether it makes an impact at all
Indonesia’s energy transition riding on grid connectivity upgrade
Jun 24, 2024 · Regional power sharing potential. The intermittency issues of adding renewables to the grid could be eased by sharing the power load and any excess supply across jurisdictions, which underscores the importance of a transmission infrastructure upgrade, said Dr Nuki Agya Utama, executive director of Asean Centre for Energy, a think tank.
Singapore to join expanded Common Ground Taxonomy at COP29
Nov 5, 2024 · The China-EU taxonomy initiative’s co-chair Ma Jun revealed that an expanded version will be launched at the upcoming climate summit, with hopes to add large economies like Brazil and Indonesia in the future and become “a globally …
Malaysia’s draft climate change bill seeks to establish emissions ...
Oct 7, 2024 · The introduction of an “emissions threshold” will require organisations to comply with requirements set under the emissions trading scheme, said the draft bill, which was published on Saturday for public consultation. “The threshold introduced will be the basis for allocating allowances and is based on emissions released from the sector or facility,” it said.
New auditing rules finalised as Asia mulls mandatory sustainability ...
Oct 8, 2024 · The auditing standard, known as ISSA 5000, aims to give investors confidence that a company is not greenwashing in its sustainability reports – similar to how regulators require third-party accounting firms to review financial statements to guard against fraud. Prior to the IAASB’s new standard, there were no standalone guidelines for sustainability assurance providers beyond a broad set ...
Small farms the key to Malaysia’s palm oil sustainability - Eco …
Aug 20, 2024 · Despite intense pressure to meet regulations and competition from its neighbours, Malaysia maintains its position as the world’s second largest palm oil producer.. Smallholder farmers form a critical backbone in Malaysia’s palm oil industry.