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African leaders call for strengthened multilateralism to tackle environmental crisis

STORY: African leaders call for strengthened multilateralism to tackle environmental crisis SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the venue STORYLINE: The high-level segment of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) opened Thursday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, with African leaders renewing the call for a revitalized multilateral system to boost action on planetary threats, including climate change, habitat loss and pollution. Kenyan President William Ruto, in his address to the assembly, said that given the existential threats facing the planet and its inhabitants, there was an urgency to forge a multilateral consensus that promised lasting solutions. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "Our present highly challenging circumstances demand transformative global cooperation as a

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World's leading water technology trade fair held in Amsterdam

STORY: World's leading water technology trade fair held in Amsterdam SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Aquatech Amsterdam STORYLINE: Hundreds of international companies in the water industry are exhibiting their latest solutions at Aquatech Amsterdam, one of the world's leading water technology trade fairs. The four-day exhibition, which opened on Monday at the RAI exhibition hall in Amsterdam, is expected to attract 20,000 visitors and over 800 exhibitors. This biennial event gathers professionals, experts, and innovators from the water industry, all focused on addressing the pressing challenges and sharing knowledge and opportunities in water management and technology. The Aquatech Amsterdam exhibition is known for showcasing the latest advances in water treatment, water quality, water infrastructure, and environmental technology. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amsterdam. (XHTV)

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Namibia's Living Earth Expo promotes environmental protection, sustainability

STORY: Namibia's Living Earth Expo promotes environmental protection, sustainability DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:21 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SHEYA GOTLIEB, Exhibitor STORYLINE: From exhibits of eco-friendly products and organic food to artistic items, the groundbreaking Living Earth Expo, held in the Namibian capital of Windhoek on Saturday, delved into promoting environmental protection and sustainability. The expo featured about 50 exhibitors showcasing a diverse array of community development projects, nurseries, art, health, second-hand goods, renewable energy, and greener solutions. Selma Nasheya, the expo organizer, said the one-day event brought together individuals, organizations and communities to foster connections, learn and collaborate on the building blocks of a sustainable future. Exhibitors saw the expo as a catalyst for change, empowering attendees to take meaningful action toward a sustainable future. SOUNDB

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CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-OPENING-ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES EXHIBITION (CN)

(230902) -- BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn about various bike sharing service solutions at the environmental services exhibition of the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2023. Themed "Opening-up leads development, cooperation delivers the future," the 2023 CIFTIS is being held in Beijing from Sept. 2 to 6 and features over 200 varied events, including forums, negotiations, and summits. The green and low-carbon drive is a major feature of the event, which has several related themed forums and exhibitions of cutting-edge green services, technologies, and business models. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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Art exhibition in Namibia highlights environmental protection against plastic pollution

STORY: Art exhibition in Namibia highlights environmental protection against plastic pollution DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LORRAINE GOASES, Head of environmental engineering at the City of Windhoek authority 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RAINHOLD HAIKALI, Exhibitor 4. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: A manikin adorned by fashionable items, art portraits, bricks, car toys and products recycled from plastic was at the center stage of a visual exhibition embraced by art lovers and residents in Windhoek, Namibia's capital. The exhibition, featuring Solutions to Plastic Pollution, was held to observe World Environment Day, with more than 20 creatives showcasing artworks and innovations made from plastic waste. The exhibition aims to raise awareness on plastic pollution that is negatively impacting the planet and mainly focuses on finding champions and best solutions to plastic pollution, s

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Twin crises facing world will speed up energy transition: EDF president

STORY: Twin crises facing world will speed up energy transition: EDF president DATELINE: March 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRED KRUPP, President of Environmental Defense Fund 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FRED KRUPP, President of Environmental Defense Fund STORYLINE: The world now has two crises happening at the same time, a climate crisis and an energy crisis, but the solutions to both are the same -- more global cooperative efforts to accelerate the energy transition, said Fred Krupp, president of U.S.-based non-profit group Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), at the global energy forum CERAWeek. SOUNDBITE (English): FRED KRUPP, President of Environmental Defense Fund "These twin crises, climate and energy, cause tremendous disruption to the need for continued economic growth and healthy lives. And so we have to look for the solutions that solved for both at the same time, both energy security and climate security. We can solv

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Newly listed China Boqi proves popular on TSE

TOKYO, Japan - China Boqi Environmental Solutions Technology (Holding) Co. President Bai Yunfeng (L) and Tokyo Stock Exchange President Atsushi Saito shake hands during a ceremony at the TSE in Tokyo on Aug. 8 to mark the company's debut on the exchange.

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Newly listed China Boqi proves popular on TSE

TOKYO, Japan - China Boqi Environmental Solutions Technology (Holding) Co. President Bai Yunfeng delivers a speech during a ceremony at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Aug. 8 to mark the company's debut on the TSE.

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Newly listed China Boqi proves popular on TSE

TOKYO, Japan - China Boqi Environmental Solutions Technology (Holding) Co. President Bai Yunfeng rings a bell during a ceremony at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Aug. 8 to mark the company's debut on the TSE.

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Ex-Norwegian premier Brundtland wins environment award

TOKYO, Japasn - Norway's former Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland (in file photo) is one of the two recipients of the 2004 Blue Planet Prize for their contributions to the search for solutions to global environmental problems, the Asahi Glass Foundation said June 23.

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Ghana urges international collaboration to address environmental challenges

STORY: Ghana urges international collaboration to address environmental challenges DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants of GEO meeting 2. various of GEO meeting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA, Ghanaian Vice President 4. various of forest degradation 5. various of tree planting 6. various of Accra 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA, Ghanaian Vice President STORYLINE: Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday in the Ghanaian capital Accra urged renewed and clear commitment from global leaders to deepen international collaborations in ensuring sustainable management of the earth. Speaking at the 18th Plenary of the Group of Earth Observations 2022 meeting, he said that natural disasters such as heatwaves, wildfires, and floods in some parts of the world highlighted the importance of making such efforts. Such events reinforced the need to work collaboratively to find innovative solutions to build resili

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India calls upon SCO countries to jointly innovate affordable scientific solutions

STORY: India calls upon SCO countries to jointly innovate affordable scientific solutions DATELINE: April 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indian landmark 2. various of gov't buildings 3. various of harvesting grain 4. various of the healthcare sector 5. various of the market STORYLINE: India on Friday called upon the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to join hands to innovate affordable scientific solutions for common challenges like ensuring food, affordable healthcare and energy access for the people. The call was made by junior minister at the Indian Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh while addressing the SCO meeting through virtual mode. "The (SCO) member countries must jointly address emerging challenges of environmental problems like climate change and biodiversity loss," Singh said. The minister informed his fellow ministers that India recently has launched several flagship initiatives such as the National Missi

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Asahi Kasei's high-performance filter system "U-Tech

Asahi Kasei will expand sales of "U-Tech (photo)," a high-performance filter system using nonwoven fabrics. The current sales channels are mainly in Japan, but the company expects demand in Asia and other regions. With the rise in environmental awareness, the company expects to see an increase in applications such as separation of water and contaminated oil at petrochemical plants and reuse of cleaning solutions. The current sales are 1.4 billion yen, and the company aims to double the sales in 2013. U-Tech consists of ultra-fine meltblown nonwoven fabrics. It is used in color resist production lines. The company is promoting the fact that it can handle high-viscosity materials and has a long life. Photo taken on December 3, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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P&G's Joy Ocean Plastic kitchen detergent

Procter & Gamble (P&G) Japan will launch Joy Ocean Plastic in early November, a product made by recycling marine plastic waste and turning it into kitchen detergent containers. About 6 tons of plastic washed up on the coast of Nagasaki Prefecture was collected, processed, and used to make 25% of a kitchen detergent bottle. The content of the detergent is the same as the conventional product, and the production scale is 550,000 bottles. The sales price is open. P&G has been focusing on reducing environmental impact as part of its sustainability efforts, and this initiative was taken in response to the global problem of marine plastic waste. P&G Japan President Stanislav Becerra explained, "We want to play a role as a lighthouse in the daily necessities industry, making consumers aware of the garbage problem and leading to solutions. Photo taken on November 6, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Newly listed China Boqi proves popular on TSE

TOKYO, Japan - China Boqi Environmental Solutions Technology (Holding) Co. President Bai Yunfeng (L) and Tokyo Stock Exchange President Atsushi Saito shake hands during a ceremony at the TSE in Tokyo on Aug. 8 to mark the company's debut on the exchange. (Kyodo)

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Newly listed China Boqi proves popular on TSE

TOKYO, Japan - China Boqi Environmental Solutions Technology (Holding) Co. President Bai Yunfeng rings a bell during a ceremony at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Aug. 8 to mark the company's debut on the TSE. (Kyodo)

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Newly listed China Boqi proves popular on TSE

TOKYO, Japan - China Boqi Environmental Solutions Technology (Holding) Co. President Bai Yunfeng delivers a speech during a ceremony at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Aug. 8 to mark the company's debut on the TSE. (Kyodo)

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Japanese firms join Shanghai environmental technology fair

Japanese companies' booths are shown in Shanghai, China, on May 6, 2015, at Asia's Leading Trade Fair for Environmental Technology Solutions: Water, Waste, Air and Soil, one of the largest such fairs in the region. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Geographic info important tool for environment

TOKYO, Japan - Michael Gould, director of higher education and industry solutions at Environment Systems Research Institute Inc., speaks during an interview with Kyodo News at a hotel in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2010. Gould said the geographic information system should be utilized to tackle environmental challenges and respond to major disasters in the world. (Kyodo)

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U.S. scientist Solomon wins environment award

TOKYO, Japan - Susan Solomon (in file photo), a senior scientist of the Aeronomy Laboratory of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is one of the two recipients of the 2004 Blue Planet Prize for their contributions to the search for solutions to global environmental problems, the Asahi Glass Foundation said June 23. (Kyodo)

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Ex-Norwegian premier Brundtland wins environment award

TOKYO, Japasn - Norway's former Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland (in file photo) is one of the two recipients of the 2004 Blue Planet Prize for their contributions to the search for solutions to global environmental problems, the Asahi Glass Foundation said June 23. (Kyodo)