Green economy approach shows hope for Borneo amidst floundering Rio+20 talks

  As world leaders meet amidst a gloomy forecast for a meaningful outcome of the Rio+20 Earth Summit this week, WWF is releasing a green economy report at the biggest-ever UN event that offers sustainability solutions for our ailing planet. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – As world leaders meet amidst a gloomy forecast for a meaningful [...]

Asia Pacific to triple carbon emissions unless it changes course

BANGKOK (AlertNet) – Asia Pacific could triple its carbon emissions by 2050 if it continues its unsustainable use of resources, putting an unbearable strain on ecosystems at a time of mounting concerns over climate change and food, water and energy security, a new study by the United Nations and Asian Development Bank (ADB) warns. Asia [...]

Biodiversity in Singapore

ONE MIGHT RAISE AN EYEBROW AT the statement that Singapore no longer aspires to be a garden city – but this is only because we have already achieved this goal, and our sights are now set on a more holistic aim – to go from an ideal ‘garden city’, to a vibrant, thriving City in [...]