Archive for April, 2012

Undeveloped nations urged to adapt to climate change

Undeveloped nations urged to adapt to climate change
April 24, 2012

HANOI—There is an urgent need to enhance the capacity of poorest communities to cope with climate change and minimize risk …More

Earth Day: a time to reflect

Earth Day: a time to reflect
April 22, 2012

On the occasion of Earth Day celebration today, April 22, the Philippine Network of Environmental Journalists (PNEJ) believes that this …More

Earth Day special: Planet under pressure

Earth Day special: Planet under pressure
April 21, 2012

By Imelda V. Abano EXPERTS have warned that a growing population, mixed with the threat of climate change and environmental …More

Funding for disaster-risk reduction insufficient, says UN’s Wahlstrom

Funding for disaster-risk reduction insufficient, says UN’s Wahlstrom
April 21, 2012

By Imelda V. Abano HANOI—While almost 85 percent of people from developing countries are struggling to cope with natural disasters …More