DURBAN— The Philippines on Thursday called on the world leaders from 194 nations to urgently act on financing, promote green …More
Archive for December, 2011
Global financial institutions join forces on climate change
DURBAN—The world’s five multilateral development banks have agreed on Monday at the height of the climate talks here to come …More
Future of planet at stake, UN chief says
DURBAN—United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged world leaders to take urgent action on climate change, saying “the future of our …More
Philippines get UN attention, says effective action a must to fight climate impact
By Imelda V. Abano DURBAN—As world leaders meeting here struggle to agree on a new deal to combat catastrophic climate …More
PHL still hopeful for new climate deal
DURBAN—Despite progress in implementing climate-change adaptation and mitigation measures in the Philippines, Climate Change Commission Vice Chairman Lucille Sering made …More
Stronger climate action urged
DURBAN—More than 350 of the world’s largest companies have called on governments to make progress toward a “strong and effective” …More
Scientists warn governments to act vs climate change
By Imelda V. Abano DURBAN—As the political stalemate continues in the global climate talks, scientists are rooting for the governments …More
New bamboo charcoal as alternative energy
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA (2 December 2011)—Bamboo, a plant not often associated with Africa, may be the key to combating soil …More