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2009 Top News on the Environment in Asia
Featuring top news reports from three international organisations and 23 countries

IGES is pleased to announce the publication of 2009 Top News on the Environment in Asia. "Top News" is a compilation of important environmental news topics selected by experts from the Asia-Pacific region.

Top News on the Environment in Asia
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Previous Top News on the Environment in Asia

2009 Top News on the Environment in Asia - Highlight -

Global Warming
  • The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15)(IGES)
Effects of Global Warming
  • Ketsana Storm as Indicator of Climate Change in Lao PDR (Lao PDR)
  • Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Scenarios for Viet Nam (Viet Nam)
  • Glacial Lakes Outburst will Threaten Bhutanfs Survival (Bhutan)
  • Effect of and Preparation for Climate Change (Nepal)

Measures by Asian Countries
  • Emission Cuts and Developing a Sustainable Singapore (Singapore)
  • Progress in Reducing Emissions (Australia)
  • New Zealandfs 2020 Emissions Reduction Target (New Zealand)
  • Changes in Policy Measures against Global Warming due to the Political Power Shift (Japan)
  • Republic of Korea Set Carbon Emission Target for 2020 (Republic of Korea)
  • Proactive Climate Change Measures (China)
  • Assessment Report on Climate Change 2009 (Mongolia)
  • Climate Change Act of 2009 Signed into Law (The Philippines)
  • Implementation of Multilateral Agreements on Climate Change (Cambodia)
  • New Climate-Friendly Labeling Schemes in Thailand (Thailand)
  • Bold New Responsibilities - Curbs on Carbon Emissions (India)

Renewable Energy
  • Progress in Increasing Renewable Energy (Australia)
  • Renewable Energy Law Takes Effect (The Philippines)
  • Is Hydroelectric Power Renewable? (Myanmar)
  • Subsidies for Solar Power Generation (China)
  • Bold New Responsibilities - Curbs on Carbon Emissions (India)

Adaptation to Climate Change
  • National and Local Level Climate Change Assessments Inform Policies and Actions on Climate Change (UNEP)
  • Adapting to Climate Change in Central Asia (CAREC)
  • Progress in Investing in Climate Change Adaptation (Australia)
  • Sri Lanka Preparing to Live with Climate Change Impacts (Sri Lanka)
  • Coastal Areas Suffer Most from Flooding and Cyclone Damage (Bangladesh)

Others
  • The First World Ocean Congress - Setting Up a Policy to Cope with Global Warming (Indonesia)
  • Green Tourism - Seven Greens Concept (Thailand)
  • Climate Linkages with Energy, Security and Transboundary Haze (Malaysia)
  • Russia and COP15 (Russian Federation)
Biodiversity
Protection of Wildlife
  • Governments and Local People Unite to Protect Endangered Bird Habitats (UNEP)
  • The Agrobiodiversity Treasure of Central Asia (CAREC)
  • gRussian Arctich a New National Park (Russian Federation)
  • Path-breaking Measures on Environment, Forests and Wildlife (India)
  • Kinjhar Lake and Water Pollution (Pakistan)
  • Bhutanfs Biodiversity Becomes Richer (Bhutan)
  • Red Panda to be Protected (Nepal)
  • Reintroduction of Rote Island Snake-necked Turtle (Indonesia)
  • North Negros Natural Park a Wealth of Biodiversity (The Philippines)
  • Smallest Fish in the World Is Gone (The Philippines)
  • Pest Control Brings Back the Birds (New Zealand)

Comprehensive Measures
  • Greening the Urban Environment and gthe Singapore Indexh (Singapore)
  • Viet Nam Joins UN-REDD Programme (Viet Nam)
  • Biodiversity Corridor Conservation (Cambodia)
  • How to Stabilise Slash and Burn Cultivation (Lao PDR)
  • UNESCO Recognition and Activities for Conservation (Malaysia)
  • Depletion of Biodiversity and Government Regulations on Conservation (Bangladesh)
  • Towards Promulgation of the Sea Islands Protection Law (China)
  • 13th World Lake Conference Adopts Wuhan Declaration (China)
  • Korean DMZ - Thesaurus of Nature (Republic of Korea)
  • Protecting Unique Biodiversity, Developing Strategic Assessments (Australia)

Towards COP10
  • The Need to Raise Awareness about Biological Diversity (Japan)
  • Biodiversity Crisis - Far from Meeting the 2010 Target (IGES)
Sustainable Consumption and Production
Waste Management and Promotion of Recycling
  • Asian Leaders Establish 3R Regional Collaboration Forum (IGES)
  • Raising the Issue of Municipal Wastes in Central Asia (CAREC)
  • A Disaster Management System Leading to Stable Sustainable Consumption and Production (Bangladesh)
  • Developments in ICT and Waste Management (India)
  • Subsidies for Replacing Automobiles and Home Appliances (China)
  • State Council Announces gPlanning Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinanceh (China)
  • Waste Recycling and Green Technologies (Malaysia)
  • Reforms and Strategies in Waste Management (Australia)
  • Computer and E-waste Recycling (New Zealand)

Towards Resource Efficiency
  • International Conference Shapes Path to Resource-Efficient Industry in Asia (UNEP)
  • Reforms and Strategies in Energy Efficiency (Australia)@
  • The Eco-Points System and Tax Breaks for Eco-Cars (Japan)
  • New Federal Law on Energy Saving and Increasing Energy Efficiency (Russian Federation)
  • New Theme - Green Production and Consumption in Thailand (Thailand)
  • Low Carbon Green Growth (Cambodia)
  • Cleaner Production Promotion towards Sustainable Production and Consumption (Viet Nam)
  • Cleaner Production and Sustainable Consumption (Nepal)
  • Sri Lanka's Tourism Going Green (Sri Lanka)
Other News
Water Resource Management
  • Efficient Use and Improved Cooperation Critical to Meet Future Water Needs of Northeast Asia (UNEP)
  • Bangkok Plan of Action Charts Fresh Course for Strengthened Transboundary Freshwater Governance (UNEP)
  • Local Multi-Stakeholder Efforts for Better Regional Water Management (CAREC)
  • Koreafs Four-river Restoration Project (Republic of Korea)
  • Review of Dam Construction Projects (Japan)

Environmental Education
  • Special Law Requires Environmental Courses in All Levels of Education (The Philippines)
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