CAPS’ Cross-Economy Report Presents Unique Asian Perspectives on Climate Actions HONG KONG, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), a uniquely Asian, independent, action-oriented research and advisory organization, released its latest research report, Building Back Greener: Addressing Climate Change in Asia. The report draws insights from interviews with 163 individuals and experts [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Climate change and a decline in biodiversity are referred to as the ‘twin crises’ facing humanity. Climate change destroys biodiversity, and in turn, biodiversity has an impact on climate, creating a vicious cycle. Biological species unable to adapt to global warming disappear, and the sea becomes acidified after absorbing increasing [...]
LONDON and HOUSTON and SINGAPORE, Nov. 15, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – Methane remains a significant challenge for the oil and gas industry. COP28 could prove a landmark moment for methane reduction commitments, and companies and governments will need to take strong steps to reduce emissions and enforce new standards, according to a new Horizons report [...]
SEJONG, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – As ocean temperatures rise due to global warming, the fishing landscape on the Korean Peninsula is undergoing significant shifts. The traditional abundance of squid along the east coast has dwindled, making way for a rise in yellowtail from the southern island of Jeju in the East Sea. Additionally, tuna, previously [...]
BUSAN, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – New technology that uses coal ash from power plants to construct structures in the ocean is set to be actively promoted in South Korea. Currently, some of the waste materials from burning coal to produce electricity are stored or buried because they are hard to recycle. One of these structures, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The Green Climate Fund (GCF), an international organization on fighting climate change, has approved US$740 million in funding for projects on low emissions and climate resilience in 41 developing nations, South Korea’s finance ministry said Thursday. The board of the GCF endorsed the funding plan for 15 projects in [...]
With the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry contributing more than 37% of global carbon emissions,a new report by RIB Software reveals the urgent need for action to combat rising greenhouse gas emissions. This not only a challenge for the AEC industry, but an imperative for mankind. According to a panel of climate experts and [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea seeks to expand ties with Africa in key areas, such as agriculture, biohealth and climate change, to strengthen a mutually beneficial partnership with the continent, the finance ministry said Wednesday. Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho made the remark during the opening speech of the seventh Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Biz Wire) — The U.N. Green Climate Fund (GCF) on Sunday welcomed South Korea’s decision to additionally contribute US$300 million to the fund as part of the country’s efforts to help combat climate change. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made the pledge a day earlier at the Group of 20 [...]
SEOUL, July 20 (Korea Bizwire) — An increase in river water flowing into the Arctic Ocean can lead to alterations in the distribution of marine organisms and resources in the region, a local polar research institute said Wednesday. A joint research team from the Korea Polar Research Institute, Pukyong National University and the Pohang University [...]