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Most Southeast Asian nations missed the COP16 deadline to submit updated biodiversity pledges. Competing priorities and financing gaps have hampered nature commitments, say experts.

22 Okt 2024

Despite a 14 per cent increase in renewable energy capacity last year, progress on lowering emissions is hindered by increased fossil fuel consumption.

The majority of developed countries are paying less than 50 per cent of their 'fair share' towards biodiversity finance, according to new analysis.

With nature under threat and species vanishing, COP16 is urging countries and companies to defend biodiversity – and fast.

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

Oleh Jeremy Chan

Oleh Ng Wai Mun

Oleh Robin Hicks

Oleh Samantha Ho

Oleh Siva Selan

23 Okt 2024 • Conference

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28 Nov 2024 • Conference

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The rapid surge in issuance and trade of Green Electricity Certificates indicates progress towards decarbonisation, but is creating new challenges for regulators.

18 Okt 2024

Two years on from the global deal on nature, the focus is now on pushing action forward.

AI can predict climate change-fuelled floods but communication gaps and lack of investment in data and systems can hobble response.

Oleh Siva Selan

Oleh Rhick Lars Albay dan Theodora Abigail

Oleh Robin Hicks

Oleh Leila Goldstein, Eung Sea

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

14 Okt 2024 • Podcasts

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

15 Okt 2024

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

Brands and businesses may be tempted to exploit certifications to garner a larger market share at the expense of integrity. Oleh Arne Nygaard

Oleh Rebecca Van Amber dan Saniyat Islam

Oleh Shania Scotland

Oleh Laurence Tubiana dan Ana Toni

Oleh Yuen Yoong Leong

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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31 Agu 2022

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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.

9 Nov 2018

Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

Equator Pure Nature and its affiliates (EPN), a Southeast Asian market leader in natural laundry and home care products, and the owner of the PiPPER STANDARD® brand, has been issued …

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional Committee

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Generation Impact | Sustainability Exchange Finale and ComfortDelGro-EB Impact Sustainability Education Grant Award Ceremony

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The future of data centres in light of global net zero commitments

The burgeoning digital economy of Southeast Asia, fuelled by the relentless advancements in AI, cloud computing, and the integration of high-density digital technologies, places the region at a critical juncture …