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The writer is an international expert on poverty, climate change and food security and a Chevening Scholar with a Development Management degree from the UK. He tweets @aftabalamkan
Coronavirus or climate crisis, worldwide concerted efforts are inevitable against global challenges. President Joe Biden’s virtual Climate Conference (April 22-23) with leaders of 40 countries is an important initiative. Nonetheless, the spread, depth and urgency of the climate crisis stipulate a larger cadre of leaders. Leaving out key leaders from such events would not help.
This is a crucial year to check the pace of climate change. The world has a rare chance to correct actions in the 26th UN Conference on Climate Change (COP26), scheduled for November 1-12, in Glasgow. This would be the most important climate conference after the Paris Agreement of 2015.
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IN FOCUS: Thailand poised to be regional leader in electric vehicle revolution, and all it needs is a spark
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IN FOCUS: Thailand poised to be regional leader in electric vehicle revolution, and all it needs is a spark Entrepreneurs banking on electric vehicles as one of the solutions to tackle climate change are positioning themselves early, as Thailand looks to ramp up production.
Thailand is seeing more electric vehicles hit the roads each year. (Photo: Jack Board)
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BANGKOK: It was a postcard picture day off the coast of Phuket as a sleek, modern ferry embarked on its maiden voyage. The battery-powered vessel slipped from the dock in near silence and jetted towards the limestone karsts on the horizon.