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Chinese firm launches carbon-neutral earphones
A Shenzhen-based company launched the world’s first zero-carbon open-ear earbuds, the Cleer ARC 3, on Monday. The…
ADB grants $71m for climate-resilient water in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Bangladesh government inked a loan agreement worth $71 million to bolster…
EU mulls adding removal credits to carbon market
The European Union (EU) is contemplating the inclusion of emissions removal credits into its carbon market, Reuters…
Singapore leads $5b initiative for Asian climate projects
Singapore is collaborating with global partners to amass $5 billion in funding for climate projects focused on…
EU pledges €3.5b for oceans, environment
The European Union (EU) is pledging to allocate €3.5 billion ($3.71 billion) this year for ocean protection and…
Debt swaps could unlock $100b for climate action
Debt for climate and nature swaps, a mechanism where indebted countries receive debt relief in exchange for…
Bangladesh seeks more ADB aid for climate action
Bangladesh’s Minister for Environment, Saber Hossain Chowdhury, expressed the country’s anticipation for enhanced…
EU to regulate green bond assessments
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) introduced a proposal on Tuesday to foster competitive…
Egypt inks $3M Green Hurghada project deal with UNIDO
Egypt inked an agreement on Tuesday for the Green Hurghada project, a joint venture between the United Nations…
Indonesia’s green transition includes coal-powered plants
Indonesia revised its green investment rulebook "taxonomy" on Tuesday, allowing coal-fired power plants for nickel…