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As nations assemble at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, one issue is expected to dominate the summit: climate finance.

8 Nov 2024

In a big election year, there are few gains for women in power as Trump ends Harris' hopes of becoming first female US president.

Artificial intelligence could help the fashion industry become greener, but unions worry workers will pay the price.

Nations gather in South Korea this month for a final meeting on curbing plastic pollution. Who are the key players – and is a …

If policymakers can overcome the remaining technological, regulatory, and financial barriers, the COP28 goal of tripling renewable-energy capacity by 2030 will be well within …

Oleh Gabrielle See

Oleh Vincent Tan

Oleh Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez

Oleh Jeremy Chan

Oleh Ng Wai Mun

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Product claims regarding carbon neutrality based on offsets are controversial, but better accounting of carbon footprints is on the way.

5 Nov 2024

Indians take risky routes to Italy in search of work but many end up exploited on back-breaking farms.

Success hinges on China and India, but experts say there is still time to switch from coal and save the planet.

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Oleh Simon Evans, Verner Viisainen

Oleh Zeke Hausfather

Oleh Jiang Mengnan

While renewable energy sources take centre stage in Asia, the region must consider available yet effective interim options as it expands clean energy infrastructure and overcomes financing hurdles to meet increasing demand in the long term, says Karna Mohan, Siemens Energy’s vice president, finance, Asia Pacific.

1 Nov 2024 • Berita

As the world’s biggest climate conference nears in Azerbaijan, observers say little should be expected from a host country that has questionable environmental and human rights credentials. But the talks should not be written off as negotiators work on a deal to compensate climate-vulnerable countries. Oleh Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez

29 Okt 2024

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) can help protect nature and biodiversity but requires careful cooperation. Oleh Jack Hurd

An aerial view of the Southern Cardamom REDD+ project in Cambodia, image by Gabrielle See

It is risky to assume the many high-level standard-setting initiatives today can provide blanket improvements. Asian businesses all have a part to play to create a trusted carbon market that benefits climate, nature and stakeholders. Oleh Jessica Cheam dan Liang Lei

Oleh Arne Nygaard

Oleh Rebecca Van Amber dan Saniyat Islam

Oleh Shania Scotland

Oleh Laurence Tubiana dan Ana Toni

With alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel still too expensive and low in demand for the aviation industry to consider, carbon offsets could be a way to reduce emissions – if used right. EcoSecurities and the International Air Transport Association tell the Eco-Business podcast how airlines can ensure compliance when new regulations become mandatory

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No publisher in Asia has publicly rejected Big Oil ad dollars to date, and most provide a platform for fossil fuel brands, described by UN chief Antonio Guterres as "godfathers of climate chaos". Journalists and news consumers believe dirty energy advertising discredits climate-related content, but support for a tobacco-style ad ban is limited.

While it might be a temporary solution, the use of palm oil credits, facilitated by leading certifier RSPO, has been crucial in funding sustainable production and regenerative agricultural efforts, say smallholders and industry observers.

More than half of the world's largest proprietors of shipping vessels are from Asia. Eco-Business explores what the region's biggest maritime companies are doing to lower their environmental impact.

Asia’s sustainable economy – set to reach US$5 trillion by 2030 – is a wealth of opportunity. But that value requires assurance by governments and financial markets that sustainability is more than a label. Taxonomies provide clarity.

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Greenpeace ad used by Iceland in the United Kingdom has been banned for being political.

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Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

Eight Singaporeans and two Asean youths were recognised at ComfortDelGro-EB Impact Sustainability Education Grant ceremony and three youth groups also won $50,000 in funding from OCBC at the grand finale …

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This publication investigates the potential of implementing waste segregation at source initiatives in Singapore, building upon existing research and the findings of pilot projects. Since November 2023, Zero Waste SG …