October 2009
PTM GEO Press Release
Pusat Tenaga Malaysia (Malaysia Energy Centre), previously known as ZEO (Zero Energy Office) Building is officially Malaysia's first Green Building Index (GBI) Certified Building. Read more
September 2009
UNGA Adopts Climate Change-Related Resolutions
Among 34 development-related actions put forward by its Second Committee (Economic and Financial), the UN General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a number of resolutions reflecting the breadth of the Committee's agenda, including consideration of the economic ramifications of climate change, and addressing the need for a more equitable international financial system and to bolster developing countries resilience to financial...
Opportunity to Avoid Catastrophic Climate Change is in Your Hands
Climate change, the pre-eminent geopolitical and economic issue of the twenty-first century, threatened to rewrite the global equation for development, peace and prosperity, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, as he pressed world leaders to cooperate on a just and scientifically sound solution that strengthened sustainable development and powered green growth for every country. Read more
High Expectations for Economic Boosts
Industry players reveal their green wish list for Budget 2010. Read more
Push for Building Green
A look at how other countries encourage sustainable buildings. Read more
Green Buildings on New Stamps
KUALA LUMPUR: Three energy-efficient buildings will appear in a special collection of first-day covers by Pos Malaysia to highlight the concern over global warming. Read more
Wish List for Green Tax Perks in Budget 2010
IN Part 1 of this two-part series yesterday, I made the point that green taxes are both fashionable and essential. Read more
August 2009
348 Sentral Pursues GBI, LEED Certifications
MRCB and Gapurna team up to build energy efficient skyscraper. Read more