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Climate change challenges Asia

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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Asia-Pacific
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May 8 2011

The Asian Development Bank released a draft report May 4 that concluded that to continue its recent trajectory for economic growth through mid-century, Asia must be able to manage numerous challenges, including intensive competition for finite natural resources and threats posed by climate change

APEC commitments

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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Asia-Pacific
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November 20 2011

During the 19th annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders Meeting last week, 21 Asian and Pacific economies agreed to reduce their energy intensity 45 percent by 2035 as part of the Honolulu Declaration

Pacific island nations call for tough climate action

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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Asia-Pacific, Global
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September 11 2011

On September 7, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was joined by leaders from sixteen Pacific island nations in calling for “urgent international action” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the threat of global warming and associated ocean acidification at the 42nd Pacific Islands Forum summit

Ambitious Asian GHG mitigation necessary

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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Asia-Pacific
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July 15 2012

The Asian Development Bank Institute released a study July 11 finding that the continent’s developing countries must expand their approach to climate change mitigation because isolated or sector-focused policies will not be sufficient to switch to a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable path

APEC to update environmental framework

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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Asia-Pacific
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July 22 2012

During a meeting in Khabarovsk, Russia, July 18, environmental officials from Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation counties agreed on a statement on environmental cooperation and protection that addresses green growth, climate change, and cross-boundary air pollution

Asian Development Bank carbon report

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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Asia-Pacific
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May 6 2012

On May 3, the Asian Development Bank and the Asian Development Bank Institute released Policies and Practices for Low-Carbon Green Growth in Asia arguing that since Asia now accounts for 27 of world wide energy carbon-dioxide emissions, a share predicted to reach 40 by 2030, environmentally sustainable cities are desperately needed to curb emissions growth

Rapid Asian urbanization stresses environment

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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Asia-Pacific
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August 19 2012

The Asian Development Bank issued a report August 15 urging the country to take more adequate steps to pave the way for green, resource-friendly cities as it faces rapid urbanization

APEC supports EE, RE technology

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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Asia-Pacific
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September 16 2012

At a September 2-9 meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum leaders, the group concluded with support for technologies that increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the context of ensuring the security and stability of energy markets and promoting green growth

APEC green tariff initiative

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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Asia-Pacific
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November 18 2012

Australia and Russia outlined the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum’s recent agreement on reducing tariffs on green products November 12 at a meeting of the World Trade Organization’s committee on trade and environment