IQAir's report reveals concerning global air quality trends. Out of 134 countries surveyed, only 7 (Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius) meet WHO's guidelines for PM2.5 emissions. Most nations, including major economies, fall short, posing health risks due to

Viet Nam receives $51.5 million from the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Fund for reducing 10.3 million tons of carbon emissions. This marks a significant milestone for Vietnam as the first in the Asia-Pacific to receive FCPF funds. The largest payment yet from FCPF

🌏博鳌亚洲论坛2024年年会于3月26日开幕。以“亚洲与世界：共同的挑战，共同的责任”为主题，涵盖“世界经济”、“科技创新”、“社会发展”、“国际合作”四大板块，共设40多场分论坛。中外嘉宾将围绕“中国经济展望”、“绿色发展”、“数字经济”等议题探讨共促发展之道，重建信心。#ASIA #博鳌亚洲论坛

🇯🇵Japan renews efforts to produce a domestic aircraft after a decade of setbacks. The government plans to develop a hydrogen-powered plane that will no longer rely on traditional fuel by 2035, investing $330 billion over the next decade.

🌍 SLB, the globe's leading oilfield service giant, announced a groundbreaking merge with Aker Carbon Capture, forming a pioneering company dedicated to carbon capture solutions. Accelerate this deployment might change the carbon capture economy in the high-carbon sector.

🚨 Mississippi takes a stand! The state’s Secretary of State issued an order against BlackRock, accusing the investment giant of securities fraud in their ESG investment strategies. #ESG #SecuritiesFraud #InvestmentEthics

🌱🇨🇳 中国石化宣布4月1日正式启动绿色企业行动第二阶段计划，致力于降碳、减污、提效、增绿四大领域。目标至2028年建成绿色生产体系，包括600个碳中和示范项目、实现碳履约率100%、无废集团建设、降低万元产值综合能耗5%及推进绿色科技创新等。#绿色发展 #碳中和

The International Maritime Organization announces consensus on the ‘IMO Net-Zero Framework’ draft, potentially introducing new marine fuel standards and a greenhouse gas emission pricing mechanism. Predictions suggest sustainable fuel cost competitiveness will significantly

🇺🇸The U.S. aims to boost geothermal power capacity 20-fold by 2050, aiming for it to supply 10% of national electricity. This ambitious goal requires significant investment, estimated at $250 billion. The Biden administration recently funded $74 million towards pilot projects to

🌍💼 Bloomberg launches a new Climate-Aligned Bond Index 📈, guiding investors towards nations leading the low-carbon shift! The index leverages the Bloomberg Government Climate Score (GOVS) to adjust country weights based on their readiness for a low-carbon transition.🍃🌱

🌍✨New study reveals that since the Paris Agreement in 2016, 80% of global fossil CO2 emissions🔥 are directly linked to 57 giants in oil, gas, coal, and cement. Despite commitments to cut emissions, most increased production & pollution. Data shows 65% state-owned & 55% private

🇨🇭🌱 On April 10, 2024, the Swiss Federal Council committed CHF 135 million over the next four years to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The GCF, the largest fund tackling climate change, focuses on projects in developing nations heavily affected by climate shifts. To date, it has

🇭🇰💼 Hong Kong conditionally approves its first Bitcoin & Ether ETFs, setting a precedent in Asia for cryptocurrencies as mainstream investment tools. With plans for launches by top asset managers, the city strengthens its position as a global digital asset hub. #CryptoNews

🇸🇬💼 Singapore's central bank and the Monetary Authority announce a S$35M initiative over the next three years to boost skills and retraining for sustainable finance experts. With the "Sustainable Finance Jobs Transformation Map," they aim to grow ASEAN's sustainable finance

🌱🇺🇸 The Biden administration announces a $2B green tax credit benefiting ~35 companies, including battery material producer Novonix, EV charging station maker Wallbox, and rare earth producer MP MaterialsCorp. A significant step towards sustainable industry growth.

🌍🌀 El Niño's extreme weather patterns are causing havoc in East Africa and severe droughts in Southern Africa. Experts call for immediate action as over 20 million face hunger. Nations seek nearly $1 billion in aid to address the crisis, hindered by funding gaps. #ElNiño

🇪🇺📊 EU member states announce at the European Council the approval of a directive postponing the adoption of specific industry sustainability disclosures and standards for non-EU companies under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The new deadline for

🌏💼 Research by AIGCC and PwC reveals that 53% of Asia-Pacific's Gross Value Added (GVA), roughly $18 trillion, is from industries highly dependent on nature. While reliance is decreasing, 58% of regional stock market capitalization is still nature-dependent. Investors are

🌍🔥 Copernicus Climate Change Service reports the hottest April on record globally, with 11 consecutive months of record-breaking monthly average temperatures. Rising greenhouse gas concentrations will continue driving new temperature records. Urgent action is needed to mitigate

🚀 Congrats to PurerAir on their launch! Air quality is vital for our health & well-being. With an incredible team & the real utility of blockchain, PurerAir is revolutionizing real-time air quality monitoring. Looking forward to fighting climate change together! 🌍💨 #PurerAir