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Last week, Hon. Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change & Revenue, signed the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Clean Economy Agreement in Singapore. https://lnkd.in/gxAawY6m The IPEF creates new opportunities for New Zealand innovators and investors to scale up climate change solutions, supporting renewable energy and emissions-reducing technology with significant benefits for NZ. Partnering with the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Asia New Zealand Foundation, Global Green Growth Institute and Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand we can create a green economy that supports the blue economy. Discover how the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Agreement aligns with Alimentary Systems' innovative work in processing organic waste. Read more about the significance of sustainable water, food, and energy solutions within the IPEF framework and how these initiatives support Alimentary Systems' mission to create a cleaner, more sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/gxAawY6m #IPEF #ClimateChange #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEconomy #NewZealand #ASL #WaterManagement #FoodSecurity #Innovation #CarbonCredits #CleanTech #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #PacificIslands #EnvironmentalSolutions

The Middle East is at a crossroads when it comes to sustainable global trade. With pressing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable development, the region presents unique challenges and opportunities. Challenges such as oil dependency, water scarcity, and environmental impacts from fast-paced urbanization must be at the core of sustainable trade initiatives' focus. However, the Middle East also presents key opportunities, including renewable energy potential through solar and wind powers, incentives to support green technologies development projects, and changes in demand patterns and adaptive route to market strategies. Achieving all this requires concerted efforts from public and private actors in the region, and international institutions. Public-private partnerships and cross-sector collaborations can drive innovation and knowledge; enhancements can be brought through international best practices and global benchmarking exercises subject to local adaptations. Let's work together towards a more sustainable future through trade. #sustainable_global_trade #sustainability #global_trade

#Malaysia takes bold steps towards a sustainable future with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the integration of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) as a key lever. As the Minister of Economy, Rafizi Ramli , emphasizes, CCUS is not only pivotal for environmental stewardship but also as a catalyst for economic growth. Today's memorandum to the Cabinet marks a significant milestone, outlining a comprehensive legal framework for CCUS initiatives, ensuring cohesive implementation and attracting high-impact investments. With the imminent introduction of a standalone CCUS bill and strategic bilateral agreements, Malaysia is poised to emerge as a regional CCS hub, unlocking socioeconomic benefits and driving innovation. Together, let's forge a sustainable path forward, balancing economic interests with our commitment to a net-zero future by 2050. #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #CCUS #Malaysia2030 🇲🇾🌍

COMMING SOON: 1ST INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ON CARBON CREDITS IN VIETNAM "LEVERAGING CARBON MARKETS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN VIETNAM"

🌱💡The latest briefing paper from the Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Program, authored by Climateworks Centre is now out!

In my last months at Climateworks I was grateful to be a part of the Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Program, a joint initiative between Climateworks Centre and Asialink supported by DFAT to explore opportunities for deepened investment in Vietnam's low-carbon transition. In this report, with the support of my colleagues Trang Nguyen and Ceren Ayas, PhD, I lay out the significant potential for strengthened Australian support for Vietnam's energy transition as the country continues to advance its enabling environment for clean energy uptake ⚡. TLDR: In terms of keeping in sight the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5, climate-centered integration between Australia and Southeast Asia is a major (and underrated) piece of the puzzle due to our region's growing emissions footprint, and our support for the region's energy transition is absolutely imperative, especially as it currently faces outsized costs.

ON GREEN INDUSTRIALIZATION: developing a shared agenda between Africa and Europe (UKȦMȦ Synthesis Paper) 👉 https://lnkd.in/epCpX_p4

"Unleash Africa’s Untapped Potential on Environmental Goods Manufacturing." 🌟 Development Reimagined and The African Climate Foundation are proud to announce the release of our latest report on Africa Industrialisation Day. This comprehensive analysis delves into Africa's capacity to lead in EG manufacturing, highlighting the continent's vital role in sustainable development and climate resilience. Despite facing significant climate challenges, Africa has shown immense potential in the field of environmental goods. Our report reveals the untapped opportunities for EG manufacturing, leveraging Africa's rich natural resources, renewable energy, and mineral wealth. 🔗 Access the full report in English and Chinese here: #AfricaDevelopment #EnvironmentalGoods #SustainableManufacturing #GreenGrowth #ReportLaunch

Sustainability: China will issue 70 national standards for carbon footprints, energy efficiency and consumption as well as carbon capture, utilization and storage in 2024. The country aims to build 100 carbon emission management standardization pilots in 2025.

In this Briefing Paper, Emily Lydgate, L. Alan Winters, Sunayana Sasmal, Xinyan (Michel) Zhao, James Bacchus and Amrita Saha highlight some of the ramifications of the US-EU green subsidies race for developed country allies of the EU and US, such as the UK, and for low-income countries supplying many of the critical raw materials to make the transition to electric vehicles possible. They argue that medium-sized countries, for whom winning a subsidy race is out of the question, must be highly strategic. Taking the example of the UK, they propose four guidelines for such a strategy. They also argue that critical raw materials extraction must be understood through a broader sustainable development lens. Indeed, the more inclusive discussions about green subsidies and supply chains can be, the more likely that the low carbon transition can be done equitably and quickly. To this end, they also advocate broader cooperation on green subsidies, including through discussion at the WTO. UKTPO University of Central Florida Institute of Development Studies Read the Briefing Paper 👇 https://lnkd.in/e38963NM