Three straight years of snow loss endanger major rivers that sustain nearly a quarter of the world’s population KATHMANDU, Nepal (MNTV) — The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, which stretches across eight countries from Afghanistan to Myanmar and serves as the source of Asia’s major rivers, recorded its lowest level of winter snow persistence ...
Report says Indonesia has shown slow and inconsistent progress in shifting from coal to renewable energy, despite having signed major global pledges JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – A new report by Climate Analytics reveals that Indonesia is falling behind in fulfilling its international energy transition commitments, citing that alongside se...
Country produces 195,300 tonnes of textile waste, largely ending up in landfills PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (MNTV)– Malaysia’s staggering annual production of 195,300 tonnes of textile waste, largely ending up in landfills, exacerbates climate change and environmental pollution due to the slow decomposition of synthetic fabrics, The S...
Strategic partnership with EDF Renewables and Zero Waste to produce 1 million tons of green ammonia annually CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt has signed a major cooperation agreement with France to establish an integrated green hydrogen and green ammonia production facility in Ras Shokair, marking a significant step toward the country’s clean energ...
Country to lead regional efforts with Eco Expo, endangered species summit, and cross-border conservation push TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan will host the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Donor Assembly in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s growing leadership on environmental and climate issues in Central Asia. T...
Climate change threatens Kyrgyzstan with worsening water and energy crises, as officials warn of mounting economic losses. BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan suffers an estimated $30 million to $50 million in annual climate-related damage, a figure that could rise to $1 billion if current trends persist, Marat Imankulov, secretary of Kyrg...
Rising salinity, extreme weather, and sea level changes accelerate ecosystem decline MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — A joint India-Maldives research initiative has highlighted a severe decline in the Maldives’ mangrove ecosystems, with climate change and rising sea levels identified as major drivers. The study, conducted by Cochin University of ...
Initiative underscores commitment to harmonizing economic growth with environmental responsibility ABU DHABI, UAE (MNTV) – Abu Dhabi has launched a new tree-planting initiative to promote sustainability and expand green spaces in the UAE capital. In alignment with 2025 being declared the ‘Year of the Community,’ Abu Dhabi City Municipality, i...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan has raised alarms over the rapid disappearance of glaciers, warning of severe water shortages and calling for urgent global action during a high-level event at the United Nations Headquarters on March 21, Daryo News reported. The session brought together representatives from the United Nations, UNESCO, ...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) – Art installations, including one resembling a faucet pouring plastic bottles into the streets of Surabaya in Indonesia, are making rounds on social media, The Peninsula Qatar reports. The installations erected by university students and environmental activists aim to raise public awareness on the Asian country’s mou...
