Regulation is a crucial factor that investors consider before funding carbon projects, experts said at a recent event in Malaysia. Developers argue that the system does not need to be perfect to kickstart projects.
A regional standard is needed to ensure the credibility of carbon credits, Malaysia's natural resources minister said at the Unlocking capital for sustainability event in Kuala Lumpur.
While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.
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Dr Richard Friend, Dr Jutamas Kaewsuk dan Dr Pakamas Thinphanga
The rampant activity reduces freshwater supply in turn affecting crop output, drinking water and the general ecosystem.
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Edward Park and Dung Duc Tran
While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.
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Richard Friend, Jutamas Kaewsuk and Pakamas Thinphanga
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