Tag: Sustainable Development
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ASEAN-Japan: Embracing Diverse Partnerships for the Future
Introduction: A Longstanding, Evolving Partnership Since establishing dialogue relations in 1973, ASEAN and Japan have built a resilient partnership that spans trade, investment, technology, and people-to-people ties. The ASEAN Studies Centre’s recent seminar highlights how these ties are evolving to meet new regional challenges and opportunities. Far from a static alliance, the ASEAN–Japan relationship is…
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ASEAN-JAPAN: Embracing Diverse Partnerships for the Future
Overview of the Seminar The ASEAN Studies Centre hosted a pivotal seminar on ASEAN-Japan cooperation, tracing the evolution of a relationship that began with dialogue in 1973. As ASEAN’s first dialogue partner, Japan has long played a central role in the region’s social and economic development. The seminar highlighted how ASEAN-Japan partnerships have evolved from…
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Leyte’s Solar Leap: A Bright Future Powered by Renewable Energy
Introduction: A milestone for Leyte In a landmark move for renewable energy in the Philippines, Leyte is set to embrace a brighter, cleaner future through a large-scale solar power project. After years of planning, negotiations, and meticulous studies, a formal agreement was signed between a prominent Filipino energy entrepreneur and an international technology partner. The…
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Influential Africans 2026: Olu of Warri Honored at Iconic Summit
Olu of Warri Among 15 Named Influential Africans for 2026 The Iconic African Summit announces a distinguished list of influential Africans for 2026, honoring leaders who have shaped culture, governance, business, and social progress across the continent. At the heart of this year’s cohort is the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III of Nigeria, who…
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Pakistan commits to low-carbon growth under NDC and climate policy
Pakistan embraces low-carbon growth amid economic and climate commitments Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing a low-carbon development pathway while safeguarding economic growth, in line with its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and National Climate Change Policy. At a recent event in Islamabad, President Asif Ali Zardari underscored that the country’s climate strategy is designed…
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Pakistan commits to low-carbon growth, says Zardari
Pakistan commits to low-carbon development President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to pursuing a low-carbon development pathway, anchored in the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and National Climate Change Policy. The remarks, delivered during a recent public event, underscore a strategic shift toward sustainable growth that protects the economy while reducing emissions. Pakistan’s…
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Zardari Affirms Pakistan’s Low-Carbon Growth Path
Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Low-Carbon Growth In a statement issued this week, President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed that Pakistan is dedicated to pursuing low-carbon development while protecting economic growth. The remarks come as the country advances its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and National Climate Change Policy, aiming to align development priorities with environmental stewardship. What…
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First Sky Energies to Add 50 MW to Ghana’s Grid from Yendi Plant
New Milestone for Ghana’s Renewable Energy Journey In a major stride toward strengthening Ghana’s energy security and accelerating the national shift to cleaner power, First Sky Energies announced plans to commission a 50-megawatt renewable energy plant in Yendi. The project, slated for launch in March 2026, is part of the broader vision by First Sky…
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ASEAN Exits 2025 Bruised but Not Broken
Introduction: A Year of Strain and Resilience As 2025 closes, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) walks away from the year with a bruised but enduring sense of resilience. The region faced intensified geoeconomic pressures, rising unilateralism from major powers, internal political tensions, and persistent supply chain disruptions. Yet, when compared with other regions,…
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State Accelerates Security and Progress on Isiolo–Mandera Road Corridor
Overview: A Strategic Push for the Isiolo–Mandera Corridor The Kenyan government is intensifying its efforts to accelerate the Isiolo–Mandera Regional Road Corridor, a project seen as vital for regional integration, trade, and security across northern Kenya. With construction progressing at a faster pace, authorities are prioritizing security enhancements and sustainable development to ensure long-term benefits…