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Heavy rainfall across the region was caused by the combination of natural phenomena and climate change but in Indonesia's Sumatra, where the most lives have been lost, the scale of disaster was worsened by deforestation.

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Seoul will also keep 2026 EV and hydrogen-vehicle subsidies at current levels, halting a long-running policy of annual cuts aimed at nudging the market …

Initiative advances government plans to scale carbon capture and e-fuel technologies to support long-term net zero goals.

A year-long government “sandbox” study identifies recurring conflicts in solar, aquaculture-solar, micro-hydropower and geothermal projects, prompting policy reforms aimed at aligning net zero ambitions …

Tengah, the site of the most secondary forest loss in Singapore's recent history.

Singapore is facing diminishing forest cover from competing lands uses – but vulnerable secondary forests could play a key role in helping the city-state …

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The Delhi government, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, recently conducted cloud seeding experiments with the claim of reducing air pollution.

4 Dec 2025

Following devastating floods that destroyed crops in the breadbasket region of India and Pakistan, food insecurity continues to loom large.

Four island residents take a Swiss cement giant to court while restoring nature at home.

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A new Climate Change Act expected to introduce mandatory emissions reporting and reshape the nation’s business landscape will further accelerate Thai companies’ push to decarbonise and stay globally competitive, says UOB Thailand sustainability chief Chow Wong Yuen.

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A decade ago, few governments could imagine a future without fossil fuels. But economic realities have changed and developing countries increasingly view the energy transition as a pathway to green growth. By Adriana Abdenur

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Whales and dolphins are the ocean’s canaries. New research shows that 'forever chemicals' contaminate a far wider range of whales and dolphins than previously thought. By Karen A Stockin, Emma Betty, Frédérik Saltré, Katharina J. Peters

The very richest people are amassing fortunes while ordinary people’s lives stagnate. But there are policies that can reduce growing inequality. By Joseph E. Stiglitz, Imraan Valodia

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As the Philippines gears up to chair Asean next year, Michael Sinocruz says the government will push offshore wind to bolster cross-border renewable energy trade, while protecting marine life impacted by infrastructure.

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From pandas and K-pop to reused materials and a debut pavilion at a United Nations climate COP for Asean, Eco-Business reports what the region’s countries put on show this year to steer the climate conversations.

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From Thailand’s elephant plains to the Philippines’ coral sanctuaries, these destinations share one belief: that tourism must give back more than it takes. In Southeast Asia, ecotourism isn’t just about seeing nature – it’s about keeping it alive.

Capital from Gulf nations are shifting eastward and Asia is emerging a a key destination for green investment. But turning this momentum into lasting impact will require the region to address gaps in ESG reporting standards and rules.

Lamma Power Station seen at magic hour from Yuen Shue Wan

To many locals, the plant is part of Lamma’s eccentric appeal. Yet its four decades of burning coal on the wind-blessed island raise bigger questions about Hong Kong’s commitment to the energy transition.

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A growing number of companies are admitting that they can't meet their sustainability targets. Has the era of "corporate vulnerability" begun, where companies are more honest about their sustainability progress?

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Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

Terratai has announced the launch of HIVE (Holistic Investments in Vital Ecosystems), a new blended finance facility designed to channel large-scale capital into nature-based enterprises working across Southeast Asia’s most …

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Asian and Pacific governments explore how to close the US$4 trillion development financing gap

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UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific

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Cities: Possibilities Forum Insights 2024

This special report explores the pressing challenges facing the built environment sector – from decarbonising the property value chain and greening urban infrastructure, to regenerative nature-based solutions and unlocking long-term …