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The Competitive Selection Process ensures competition and transparency in the procurement of energy supply by the distribution utilities for the consumers. The amendments introduced improvements and recognized other power supply procurement modalities.
The case involves a social action petition to compel the State to invest in climate mitigation strategies. The court took an expansive view of the constitutional right to life to mean a life free from hazards caused by environmental pollution to nurture a healthy and robust life. The court then exercised its supervisory jurisdiction or continuing mandamus, issuing orders in relation to water conservation among others.
The updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 2021 of Bangladesh targets an unconditional contribution to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 6.73% below business as usual (BAU) levels by 2030 and a conditional 15.12% reduction by the same timeframe. It likewise discusses the potential actions to achieve the target reductions.
The Memorandum Circular recognizes the policy in the Framework for Cross-Border Offering of ASEAN Collective Incentive Schemes (CIS) Framework) which provides for a streamlined authorization framework for the cross-border offer of ASEAN CIS in member jurisdiction countries. It is created pursuant to the Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding on Streamlined Authorization Framework for Cross-border Public Offers of ASEAN Collective Investment Schemes to which the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines is a signatory to.
Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) is a landlocked country with unique geographical regions and conditions resulting in a high risk from natural disasters including floods, droughts, storms, and landslides. The country relies on natural resources and agricultural production with limited disaster prevention, preparedness, and response mechanisms. Climate change further exacerbates these risks across the nation.
The Order created the Environmental Law Enforcement and Protection Services to promote the efficient and effective enforcement of environmental laws, rules and regulations.
Philippines’ Secretary of Finance and ADB Governor Carlos G. Dominguez on 6 August 2021 thanked the Asian Development Bank for supporting the Government's initiatives to develop the Islamic finance industry in the Philippines.
Samoa's Second Nationally Determined Contribution provides that Samoa aims to reduce its overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 26% in 2030 compared to 2007 levels (or by 91 Gg CO2e compared to the new reference year once Samoa's GHG emissions inventory has been updated). In terms of adaptation, the National Climate Change Policy 2020–2030 provides the framework for both national adaptation and mitigation actions through a whole-of-country approach to build resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Under the Five-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2021-2025, Viet Nam sets the target of becoming a developing country with modern industry by 2025. For the period of 2021-2025, it intends to achieve an average gross domestic product of 6.5 to 7%, and an average per capita income of USD 4,700 to 5,000 by 2025.
The Covid-19 narrative spotlights the necessity to conserve biological diversity (biodiversity) including ecosystems and wildlife. Biodiversity problems are global, and associated governance issues range beyond geographical and spatial boundaries. The globalization and internationalization of biodiversity concerns have resulted in the emergence of biodiversity legal frameworks designed to conserve and sustainably use our planet’s biological resources.