Climate change
Sustainable development is a crucial aspect of Indonesia's agricultural sector, which plays a vital role in sustaining the economy and livelihoods, particularly in developing countries. According to research from University Gadjah Mada, the agricultural sector in Indonesia faces several challenges, including farmer poverty, low incomes, climate change impacts,
Climate change
Pakistan's Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Khara, has announced the country's first climate-focused budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, with 30% of all public development projects undergoing a Climate Public Investment Management Assessment (CPIMA). This significant shift
Climate change
A significant shift in Pakistan's economic planning has been announced by Dr Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, with the introduction of its first climate-focused budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget will subject 30% of all public development
Climate change
The city of Dundee has voted on how to spend the final round of the Dundee Climate Fund 3.0, designed to support local projects acting on climate change. Six projects have been selected to receive a share of the £100,000 fund, with The Campy Growers' Green Gazebo
Economic growth
Barrick Mining Corporation remains committed to driving economic growth, enabling social progress, and protecting the environment, as outlined in the company's 2024 Sustainability Report, Beyond the Horizon. The report highlights Barrick's journey from the transformational merger in 2019 to becoming a leader in responsible mining, underscoring
Climate change
Researchers at Chongqing Three Gorges University in China have made significant advancements in sustainable construction materials by developing all-bamboo aggregate concrete (BAC) enhanced with a sodium alginate-CaCl2 synergy through an environmentally friendly process. The study, published in the journal Developments in the Built Environment, found that the 28-day compressive strength
Climate change
Urbanization is a key factor in sustainable development, but it poses significant risks to environmental, social behavior, and health aspects, including mortality risks due to climate change and infectious diseases. Financial supporters for this research include the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). The University of
Climate change
Against the backdrop of a volatile international situation, the China-Latin America and Caribbean Community Forum has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen cooperation and deepen mutual trust between China and Latin America and the Caribbean. Held in Beijing on May 13, 2025, the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum brought
Climate change
A new study led by research scholar Jarmo Kikstra with the Energy, Climate and Environment Program at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) has found that it is possible to end global poverty without compromising climate goals. The study analyzed energy scenarios that align with both the Paris
Global warming
Chinese researchers have conducted a comprehensive study on the impact of dual low-carbon pilot policies on urban green land use efficiency in China, utilizing a non-expected output super-efficiency SBM model and the multi-period Difference-in-Differences model. The study found that the dual-pilot policy significantly improves green land use efficiency, with coordinated
Global warming
Research highlights the significant threat of climate change and the need for an integrated approach to mitigate its effects. A new study emphasizes the importance of economic assessment of CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in the context of sustainable development. The study, conducted by the Department of Management at the
Global warming
Climate change is a pressing global issue that requires urgent attention. International initiatives such as the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change have set targets for governments to take action. To address these targets, countries have set national goals that reflect
