News & Insights Across Asia
WEF Operations Chief Severin Podolak highlights the focus on sustainability and diversity at the 2024 Davos Forum, detailing efforts to minimize environmental impact and promote inclusive dialogue.
Zero-carbon parks are emerging as pivotal models for sustainable development. From China’s Xiongan New Area to the UAE’s Masdar City, explore how these initiatives are shaping a greener future.
Tianjin Port’s innovative eco-restoration efforts have transformed its salt marshes into a vibrant red landscape, signaling a greener future for the bustling port.
Plants form the foundation of life on Earth. Worldwide efforts are underway to preserve endangered trees and protect animals from extinction, securing biodiversity for future generations.
Global industry leaders gathered at the 5th Qingdao Multinationals Summit in China to explore green investment opportunities and new models of sustainable development, aiming to build a greener future.
Kenya has launched a year-long national wildlife census to boost conservation programs for iconic species facing climatic and human-induced threats, aiming to establish exact species numbers across the country.
China has established a $1.7 billion fund to support the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program, a major afforestation effort aimed at combating desertification and restoring ecological balance.
China’s central bank and key regulators held a symposium to advance green financial services, emphasizing collaboration and innovation to support environmental initiatives and sustainable development.
Seven innovative projects across Africa, Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia have been named UN World Restoration Flagships for their efforts in reviving degraded ecosystems.
Beijing plans to expand green spaces in 2024, aiming for 91% of residents to have access to parks within 500 meters, transforming the city into a garden city nestled in forests.
China advances circular agriculture with a $1 billion investment, promoting sustainable farming practices through pilot programs in 299 counties, aiming for green development in the agricultural sector.