Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?
Carbon trading helps rich nations cut emissions while aiding poorer nations' green energy efforts and climate resilience.
Thu Nov 21 2024
COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?
Here's a breakdown of the known sticking points and what happens next.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions
Signatories commit to launching concrete policies and roadmaps to meet sectoral methane targets.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor
KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Wed Nov 20 2024
COP29 Azerbaijan operating company awarded ISO 20121 certification
Azerbaijan is the first country in COP history to receive ISO 20121 Certification for Sustainable Event Management and Delivery.
Tue Nov 19 2024
COP29: Women leading the charge - climate champions for a sustainable future
Participants of COP29 highlights the importance of amplifying womens voices and initiatives for more effective global climate action.
Mon Nov 18 2024
COP29: Empowering youth for a digital climate revolution
COP29 highlights digital climate solutions and the vital role of youth as innovators and agents of change.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?
Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says
The bulk of these emissions are from burning coal, oil and gas.
Wed Nov 13 2024
COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief
Antonio Guterres says time is running out to limit a destructive rise in global temperatures.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Malaysia drills down 7 key focus areas for upcoming UNFCCC-COP29 Baku
Malaysia is set to showcase its whole-of-nation commitment to global climate action and regional sustainability through Malaysia Pavilion.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Malaysia strengthens sustainability foothold at COP29 as country assumes ASEAN Chair in 2025
The Malaysia Pavilion showcases the nation's commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and its vision for ASEAN Chairmanship 2025.
Tue Nov 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] Make EIA credible: Enhance transparency, strengthen enforcement
With all the precedents, it is clear that enforcement is the biggest stumbling block to credible EIA reports.
Wed Oct 02 2024
South Korea had martial law for 6 hours. Why did this happen and what can we expect now?
Yoon Suk-Yeol justifies the martial law by accusing his domestic political opponents of "anti-state activities plotting rebellion".
Wed Dec 04 2024
PM receives courtesy call from Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is currently in Malaysia to attend the 6th Malaysia-Australia Annual Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Floods: Government focusing on recovery efforts - Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof the government has a process in place to assess the affected areas so that appropriate allocations can be made.
Wed Dec 04 2024
What short-lived martial law says about South Korean democracy and the position of President Yoon
Yoon Suk-Yeol presides over a divided party, a gridlocked parliament and a population in which he has become very unpopular.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea ruling party chief calls for cabinet to resign after Yoon's failed martial-law
Han Dong-hoon says, he also suggested Yoon Suk-Yeol be kicked out of the party, but ruling party lawmakers had various views.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea: Malaysians advised to take safety precautions, register via E-Konsular
Malaysians in South Korea are urged to stay cautious and follow local authorities' guidance, says the Foreign Ministry.
Wed Dec 04 2024
How China could retaliate against new US chip curbs
Washington's new curbs on China's semiconductor industry are fanning fears that Beijing could strike back.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Guinea rights groups say 135 killed in stadium crush
A controversial referee call led to crowd violence, police tear gas, and a deadly scramble as spectators tried to flee.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after back-track on martial law
Opposition parties say they plan to propose a bill to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, which should be voted within 72 hours.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Amazon to pilot AI-designed material for carbon removal
Data centers are requiring more energy to sustain AI's development and more water to keep them cool.
Wed Dec 04 2024