Countries should maximise cooperation on climate action

Despite impediments arising from the pandemic and unstable politics, a global effort is essential to minimise friction and points of collision.

Published Thu, Feb 18, 2021 · 05:50 AM

Climate change

DESPITE the pandemic and economic downturn, many governments and larger companies across the world are still moving ahead with action against climate change. The European Union (EU) redoubled its commitment to green recovery from the pandemic with a 750 billion euro (S$1.2 trillion) budget boost. In Asia, China, Japan and Korea have committed to net-zero targets. Sustainability efforts in Asean are also growing in areas such as renewable energy.

A global effort is essential. O…