Renewable energy

The Ceylon Electricity Board has yet to issue an official explanation for the outage. Investigations are ongoing, and further updates are expected as restoration efforts continue.

The sogo shoshas have played a crucial role in Japan’s industrial and economic development. However, the environmental advocacy group, Market Forces, says that these corporations continued investment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and gas power plants contradicts global decarbonisation efforts.

As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, India’s Biennial Update Report-4 serves as a testament to the power of proactive, inclusive, and equitable climate policies.

The agreements mark a crucial milestone in Nepal’s journey toward sustainable development, signalling a commitment to innovation and resilience in the agricultural and climate sectors.

The government of the Maldives has announced plans to launch a wind energy pilot project in Noonu Atoll Manadhoo, aiming to expand the nation’s renewable energy initiatives.

By promoting these collaborative efforts, the Union government aims to minimize waste disposal, recover valuable materials, and establish recycling units in partnership with recyclers, refurbishers, and start-ups.

The MoU was signed on Monday by Chowdhury Liakat Ali, Director of the Sustainable Finance Department at Bangladesh Bank, and Stefan Liller, UNDP Bangladesh's Resident Representative, a UNDP press release said.

Transitioning to sustainable systems requires substantial investment and coordinated effort across sectors. Additionally, achieving these goals hinges on overcoming resistance from vested interests, such as industrial agriculture and fossil fuel industries.