COP28 leaves the world frustrated with “transition away” from fossil fuels
No phase-out of fossil fuels was on offer despite the strong call that is in
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Climate-vulnerable Myanmar absent from COP28 negotiations
With the Myanmar military junta excluded from COP28, the UN needs to explore alternatives to
Is Mekong hydropower actually clean and cheap?
Often, hydropower is portrayed as renewable “clean energy” as it is generated by harnessing natural water cycles and flows, but is large hydropower
Why restoring the world’s mountains matters
Mountains are not just magnificent landscapes. They are lifelines for millions, according to FAO and
Court dismisses libel case in pet food controversy against noted marine scientist, Petch Manopawitr
It cited remarks in good faith and no intention to defame to drop the case
Success in the country’s conservation work just temporary and it needs more hard work from conservationists: noted wildlife conservationist Anak
Leading conservationists and wildlife experts are gathering to address the success and challenges of the
2023 set to be the warmest year on record with global temperature at 1.4C, shattering climate records
Carbon dioxide levels are 50% higher than the pre-industrial period, said the World Meteorological Organization
Tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency agreed at COP28
The pledge and several initiatives under the new umbrella, Global Decarbonization Accelerator (GDA), so far
Massive funding flows into various funds to boost efforts to cope with climate change at COP28
The long-awaited Loss and Damage Fund to compensate for irreversible climate disasters for poor and
Court sets to decide whether to take up libel case seen as SLAPP against noted marine scientist, Petch Manopawitr
There would be no mediation ahead of the court’s schedule as the client acted in
Current pledges put the world on track for 2.5-2.9C temperature rise: Emissions Gap Report 2023
The latest Emissions Gap Report released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) ahead of COP28
110% more fossil fuels planned in 2030 than 1.5C allows
While 17 of the 20 countries featured in a new report by UNEP have pledged
Clean air campaign renewed to garner support for civil-backed clean air act
Clean air advocates, led by Thailand Clean Air Network, or Thailand Can, have renewed their
Key Issues to Watch at COP28
COP28 is dubbed by noted experts from the World Resources Institute as the biggest moment
Thailand to reassure its GHG emission cuts while throwing support to new funding arrangements at COP28
The UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, will take place from November 30 until December 12,
SPECIAL REPORT: By the border, Cambodia risks ‘final frontier’ for biodiversity in the name of sustainability
Plans for hydropower dams in the country’s largest national park, Virachey National Park, progress in
Govt introduces draft Clean Air Act to tackle “toxic” PM2.5 haze
Work synergy among concerned committees as well as timely and proportional management plans pose a
Who Cares? COVID-19 Divides in Southeast Asia (Myanmar)
Myanmar weathered the early storms of the COVID-19 pandemic with prompt introduction of containment measures
Who Cares? COVID-19 Divides in Southeast Asia (Philippines)
The Philippines was hit early and hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, ranking along with Indonesia
SPECIAL REPORT: Counting on coal: Cambodia’s fossil fuel push flounders with delays
The Kingdom’s plans for coal power expansion survived China’s promise to cut overseas coal investments.
WHO CARES? COVID-19 DIVIDES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (Singapore)
One of the richest countries in the world, Singapore gained the reputation of being the
WHO CARES? COVID-19 DIVIDES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (Malaysia)
In Malaysia, the twin crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s extreme economic downturn
WHO CARES? COVID-19 DIVIDES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (Indonesia)
Since the delayed official recognition of the arrival of COVID-19 on March 2, 2020, the
IN PICTURES: FROM THE FIELD: The Season to Roam
The field reporting and documented photo work by people working in the field Khlong Mahad
Who Cares? COVID-19 Divides in Southeast Asia (Thailand)
While Thailand’s containment measures and strict border controls limited the toll on human life in
New panel proposed to help settle native bird controversy
Supporters of delisting the Red-whiskered Bulbul bird stand firm on their stance while the science
Salween civil networks and residents petition to Administrative Court to help scrap mega Yuam water diversion project
They cite that this 200-billion-baht project and its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) are flawed and
Changing climate and water infrastructure affect Mekong water regimes: MRC joint study
The two factors interact and influence the amount, timing and water distribution within the Basin,
THEOS-2 up and ready for Earth image-capturing testing: GISTDA
Thailand has been testing its first high-resolution Earth observation satellite for four consecutive days and
SPECIAL REPORT: Has the Indian government managed to clean the Ganga at last?
In 2014, the Indian government launched the latest in a long line of projects to