Info News Document Actions RSS feed Send this Print this Green Economy Key to Overcoming Resource Constraints in Asia-Pacific – UN E News Park Forrest - February 16, 2012. "Countries in the Asia-Pacific region could overcome the constraints of limited resources by making the transition from dependence on traditional means of production to a more sustainable green economy, according to a joint report unveiled today by the United Nations and the Asian Development Bank (ADB)." Read More… Scavenging for Charcoal Fuel in the Rubbish of Manila National Geographic. "Thousands of urban slum dwellers including these in the Ulingan community in the Philippines capital of Manila (map) live amid filth and swirls of toxic smoke as they eke out a living making charcoal from wood scavenged from nearby garbage dumps and construction sites." Read More… Report spotlights opportunities for green jobs January 25, 2012. "Healthy seas and coasts would pay healthy dividends in a green economy, according to a report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners that highlights the huge potential for economic growth and poverty eradication from well-managed marine sectors." Read More… Economic growth and environmental pressures Tuoitrenews - December 26, 2011. "Valuing environmental damage is difficult, but necessary for Vietnam's sustainable development, Dr. Herminia Francisco, Director of the Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA), told Tuoi Tre in an exclusive interview at a seminar on environmental issues in relation to economics held in the coastal city of Nha Trang on December 18. " Read More… ILO calls for stronger coherence between labour and climate agendas As the 17th Conference of Parties of the UN Convention on Climate Change enters its second week, the International Labour Office is organizing and participating in a series of events aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities of climate change impacts and policies on the world of work. Read More… Refugees of Climate Change Rising Steadily IPS - November 16, 2011. "Asian countries, home to about 60 percent of the world's population, will be hit hardest by changing weather patterns and a degrading environment, research indicates." Read More… Asia-Pacific leaders to cut taxes on green goods AFP - November 14, 2011. "Asia-Pacific leaders representing more than half of the global economy committed Sunday to cutting tariffs on environmental goods to no more than five percent and reducing energy intensity. In a joint statement after a summit in Hawaii, leaders of the APEC bloc -- which includes the United States and China -- said they would also eliminate non-tariff barriers that impede trade in green products." Read More… Green Growth: Getting the Policies Right Market Watch (the Wall Street Journal) - November 8, 2011."Ensuring greener paths for economic growth is a top challenge for national governments and global institutions in the years ahead. The Green Economies Dialogue, a new project officially launched today at www.green-dialogue.org , will bring the policy and business communities together for intensive discussion of the best paths forward. " Read More… Towards a greener and fairer society ILO - November 1, 2011. "Climate change means that resource scarcity and environmental degradation have become major, and urgent, challenges. In response, the ILO is promoting the concept of green jobs as a driving force towards a greener and fairer development path that can support economic and social development at a sustainable level. By Vincent Jagault, Senior Specialist in Environment and Decent Work, ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific" Read More… Singapore conference documents Asia's leadership on climate change Renewable Energy foucus - November 2, 2011. "The 4th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) was opened by a key-note speech of H.E. S. Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore. The Minister outlined Singapore's focus on the clean energy industry as a key growth area, which is expected to attract clean energy companies to set up their operations in Singapore, encourage research and development and test-bedding in clean energy technologies, create 7000 jobs and contributing AU$1.4 billion to GDP by 2015." Read More… Conference calls on ITC firms to go green The Jakarta Post - November 2, 2011. "Telecommunications companies should apply environmentally friendly programs to preserve nature and reduce the effects of climate change, according to a conference on information and communication technology (ICT) on Monday." Read More… Pacific journalists receive climate change reporting skills Radio Australia - October 25, 2011. "Climate change poses an immediate threat to countries in the Pacific as they struggle to adapt to sea level rise and increased drought. The region's media has a vital role to play in helping communities deal with these changes." Read More… Double A's 'Paper from KHAN-NA' Program Wins Asian CSR Awards 2011 for Poverty Alleviation Market Watch (The Wall Street Journal) - October 19, 2011. "Paper from KHAN-NA, a unique sustainable tree farming program of Thailand-based premium quality paper maker Double A ( www.DoubleAPaper.com ), emerged as the winner in the Poverty Alleviation category of the 9th Asian Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards, Asia's premiere awards program in corporate social responsibility." Read More… Korea to promote 'green growth' The Korea Times - October 18, 2011. "Korea has aggressively carried out projects to boost “low-carbon green growth” over the past years and now seeks to share its experience with other nations for sustainable development, Environment Minister Yoo Young-sook said Tuesday." Read More… Asia Needs to Navigate the Uncertain Global Environment and Build Inclusive Growth The Financial - October 13, 2011. "Fears about the spillovers from global growth amid still high inflation pressures in much of the region mean that policymakers in Asia face a delicate balancing act, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its latest Regional Economic Outlook (REO) for Asia and the Pacific, which was released in Asia today. " Read More… Next 15 items » [1] 2 3 4 5 Basic search Portlet Share News Have news to share? 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