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Polycrisis in the Pacific as El Niño threatens droughts and floods – ChildFund NZ
Source: ChildFund New Zealand On top of a fuel crisis that is turning into a water, food and health crisis, Pacific islands are bracing for the impact of an El...
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Oxfam launches Nepal flood response in worst-hit Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, as destroyed roads and swept-away bridges block relief efforts
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Oxfam has launched an emergency response in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, the districts worst affected by last Wednesday’s flash flood, as roads and bridges swept away by the...
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Disasters – Students cut off and communities isolated after devastating floods in Nepal
Source: Plan International Students cut off from their families and entire communities remain isolated two days after a glacial landslide triggered devastating flash floods that hit parts of northern Nepal...
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Arup and Saint-Gobain launch global report on adapting buildings to climate change in Hong Kong
Source: Media Outreach Industry leaders and practitioners gathered in Hong Kong to advance climate adaptation, building transformation and AI-enabled solutions for a more resilient built environment across Asia. HONG KONG...
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China Hongqiao Wins Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards for Third Consecutive Year
Source: Media Outreach BINZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2026 – China Hongqiao Group Limited (China Hongqiao), a globally leading aluminum enterprise, has recently been honored with...
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Earth Sciences – What happened in Nepal, could it happen here and does climate change play a role?
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Our thoughts are with the people and communities affected by the tragic events yesterday in Nepal, including those who have lost loved ones, those who...
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Vinhomes Strengthens Its Position at the Forefront of Smart City Development
Source: Media Outreach – 26 August 2026 – Vinhomes Green Paradise, the 2,870-hectare coastal urban development in Can Gio, has become the first greenfield project worldwide to receive the Interim...
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CNPC E-Light Global Green Public Welfare Initiative Held in Three Asia-Pacific Locations
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR; BANGKOK, THAILAND; SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2026 – From 18 to 23 August, the CNPC E-Light Global Green Public...
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Universities – Climate reporting drives firms to build capability and seek external expertise – UoS
Source: University of Sydney, Business School and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand 21 August 2026 Two reports highlight growing capability and valuable lessons for entities preparing for future reporting...
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From the Ground Up: How Vinhomes Is Building Cities to Global Smart-City Standards
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – As global investors increasingly evaluate cities through measurable resilience, governance and sustainability, Vinhomes is taking an...
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From the Ground Up: How Vinhomes Is Building Cities to Global Smart-City Standards20
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – As global investors increasingly evaluate cities through measurable resilience, governance and sustainability, Vinhomes is taking an...
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Orbis Future Vision Leaders 2025/26 Mobilizes 330+ Hong Kong Tertiary Students to Serve Over 2,200 Community Beneficiaries
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2026 – The Grand Final and Award Ceremony of Orbis Future Vision Leaders 2025/26 concluded successfully at...
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Greenpeace – Interference in Smith v Fonterra shows sinister side of polluters’ influence on politics
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says that a retrospective law change, which makes it illegal to sue climate polluters over the damages caused by climate change, is yet more evidence of corporate...
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Business leaders release pre-election blueprint for driving New Zealand’s sustainable economic growth
Source: Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) are calling on whoever forms New Zealand’s next Government to prioritise five...
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Northland News – Climate Resilient Communities Fund backs 15 projects across Taitokerau
Source: Northland Regional Council Fifteen community-led Taitokerau projects from planning for climate adaptation to installing solar infrastructure on marae have secured a total of $480,000 funding through the latest round...
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Northland News – Millions in value generated through Climate Resilient Communities Funding
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland Regional Council’s Climate Resilient Communities Fund has generated millions in value for the region a report by Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) has found....
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Arm Fat Overtakes All Other Concerns as Top Reason Singapore Women Seek Body Sculpting Consultations, Clinic Data Shows
Source: Media Outreach Amaris B. Clinic’s first-half 2026 enquiry figures show arm-related concerns accounted for 41.4% of all body-sculpting enquiries from women, with nearly half of those enquiries coming from...
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Earth Sciences Climate News – Warm and wet for the South Island, dry for the North Island
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand July 2026 – Issued: 4 August 2026 July 2026 summary Category Summary Temperature Temperatures were above average (0.51-1.20°C above average) or well above average (>1.20°C above...
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Economy – Wildfire bonds: the new asset class hiding in plain sight – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group August 4 2026 Wildfire catastrophe bonds are moving well beyond their insurance origins to become a genuine new asset class for investors’ portfolios, affirms the CEO of...
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Heartland 66 Accelerates Retail Transformation with the Launch of First-to-Market Korean Trend Zone and edgestreet Concept Space
Source: Media Outreach Strategic 10,400 sq. m. transformation brings 150+ fashion and lifestyle brands to Central China WUHAN, CHINA & HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 August...
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Tech and Security – Gen Launches the Fearless Planet Index
Source: Gen Digital Inc. New Cyber Safety intelligence hub gives Kiwis a live, daily view of the scams and cyber threats shaping online life in NZ and around the world...
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Thailand – Canada Pilot Carbon Capture in Cement Industry to Advance Net Zero 2050
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) is advancing Thailand–Canada collaboration by piloting carbon capture technology in the...
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De Beers Group debuts Desert diamonds in Shanghai
Source: Media Outreach Over 200 industry leaders, trendsetters and cultural figures gather at The Orbit to celebrate the much-anticipated launch event SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August...
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Climate News – Earth Sciences New Zealand Outlook: August – October 2026
Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Outlook Summary Regional predictions for the next three months: Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty Central North Island, Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu, Wellington Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay,...
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TCMA and GIZ push low-carbon technologies to drive cement sector toward Net Zero 2050
Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2026 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has expanded its partnership with Germany’s development agency, the Deutsche Gesellschaft...
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Contract signed for Scott Base redevelopment
Source: Antarctica New Zealand 30 July 2026 The Scott Base redevelopment has entered its delivery phase following the signing of the main construction contract with Wellington-headquartered construction firm LT McGuinness....
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TCMA Launches “The NEXT Chapter” with 5 Engines to Accelerate Cement Industry Toward Net Zero 2050
Source: Media Outreach Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has advanced its strategy, “The NEXT Chapter to Net Zero 2050,” through five key implementation pillars – “5 Engines to Net Zero”...