The liberalisation of Singapore's electricity market has given consumers the freedom to choose their electricity providers. Will price comparison platforms like Voltz help Singaporeans switch to green energy?
The Harapan lowland rainforest in Sumatra, one of only 36 global biodiversity hotspots, could be lost to oil palm plantations within the next five years.
Overcoming financing hurdles, local authorities in Indonesia's forest districts engaged with palm oil companies to support sustainable growth. Will these companies deliver on their promises?
The ad, which was made by Greenpeace and rebadged by Iceland, was blocked from airing on television by the UK's ad watchdog because it broke rules on political advertising. Iceland says it is not anti-palm oil, 'we are anti-deforestation.'
From carbon-based cryptocurrencies to reward programmes for green projects, blockchain is helping tackle issues of transparency, accountability and traceability. What are the most innovative uses of blockchain, and is it actually working?
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High profile activist-led campaigns against fossil fuels and plastics are a sign of the times, indicating the increasing ability of NGOs to force policy change globally, including in Asia. Sigwatch's Robert Blood explains where NGOs get their power and what it means for investors.
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Indian farmers and fishermen are suing the World Bank Group over the environmental and health impacts of a coal-fired power plant project.
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The ad, which was made by Greenpeace and rebadged by Iceland, was blocked from airing on television by the UK's ad watchdog because it broke rules on political advertising. Iceland says it is not anti-palm oil, 'we are anti-deforestation.'
Robin Hicks –
Coca-Cola was among the corporations supporting the release, which has been criticised by conservation experts. The release of 1,000 hatchling olive ridley sea turtles on Kuta Beach marked the opening of the global Our Ocean Conference 2018 in Bali, Indonesia.
In the male-dominated manufacturing industry, Juliana Lam has been turning heads with her devotion to sustainability. The Hongkonger tells Eco-Business about her hands-on approach in glove manufacturing, and how she is greening the sector.
From November, homes and businesses in Singapore will be able to buy electricity from the retailer of their choice. Eco-Business talks to ES Power, a home-grown company that offers carbon-neutral, telco-like power plans that go easy on the environment and people’s utility bills.
This year's Responsible Business Forum will move beyond dialogue to focus on solutions and commitments that will help achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
The future of the palm oil industry—and the region's forests—depends on how millions of smallholders manage their land. Eco-Business interviewed farmers in Thailand and Malaysia to understand what sustainable agriculture means to them.
Preserving local heritage and being in touch with nature is essential to living in a sustainable city, said students at a recent youth event in Singapore.
Studies have shown that higher CO2 levels in the atmosphere could make our food less nutritious, causing zinc deficiency among 175 million more people. What does this mean for Asia, home to some of the most food insecure people in the world?
Artificial intelligence, the internet of things and other smart technologies can help to make buildings smarter and more efficient, but can they make cities better places to live for the elderly?
[The EB Podcast] In this concluding episode of the Let’s Write the Future series, we explore how the rise of renewable energy, the electrification of transport and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are changing our lives, cities, and the world.
Technology evolution is widely regarded as the key to managing challenges such as climate change and inequality; but there's also the risk that the changes arising from this won't make society better. How do we get innovation right?
[The EB Podcast] What are the hardware, software, and financing challenges the world needs to navigate before the enticing vision of the Fourth Industrial Revolution becomes a reality? And what are the risks to avoid along the way?
