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UN special rapporteur Ian Fry in Baseco compound

The environmental law expert tells Eco-Business after his 10-day visit to the country why the anti-insurgency task force should be disbanded, and why it is crucial for President Marcos, Jr to attend the upcoming COP28 climate talks.

A World Bank-backed project has been criticised by rice farmers for high costs and poor returns. Can its proposed second phase salvage things?

One of the most dangerous countries for environmental defenders, the Philippines is seeing a concerning fall in interest for forestry training.

Construction of a geothermal plant in the Himalayan region of Ladakh is currently stalled, with the release of polluting liquid into a local stream raising concerns among the local population of environmental risks.

Oleh Charles Pekow

Oleh Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez

Oleh Robin Hicks

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Activists calling for climate finance COP27

The International Court of Justice should address investment protection in its advisory opinion on states’ duty to take climate action. Oleh Lorenzo Cotula dan Camilla More

It is particularly important for emerging economies like Indonesia that has a large youth population to address the issue of eco-anxiety, often driven by a perceived lack of political will and action from those in power. Oleh Gabriela Fernando

If global leaders are committed to a green transition that leaves no one behind, they must address the needs of vulnerable women and girls in developing countries, who bear the brunt of climate change at the upcoming COP28 summit. Oleh Bertrand Badré dan Immaculate Atuhamize

Madhumitha Ardhanari, sustainability strategist and land reclamation researcher

In a speech at Singapore's climate rally, Madhumitha Ardhanari asked her audience to dream of a Singapore that thrives within planetary boundaries, is a better regional environmental neighbour, and reconsiders what progress means beyond economic growth. Oleh Madhumitha Ardhanari

Oleh Ming Li Yong

Oleh Kerrie Pickering and Gary Pickering

Oleh Kaamela Barvin

Oleh Muhammad Fajar, Aninda Dewayanti

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The action comes despite the oil giant suing the environmental group for US$2.1 million after demonstrators boarded the company’s vessel at the Atlantic Ocean in January.

The veteran journalist talks to Eco-Business about how his Emmy-nominated documentary depicts the lives of environmental crusaders in Asia's deadliest country for guardians of the seas and forests.

Video footage appears to show protestors, who were demonstrating against mining operations, being dragged away by police near Ipilan Nickel Mine in Brooke’s Point, Palawan. Mining insiders are calling for maximum tolerance in similar standoffs.

A coalition of scientists and environmentalists found “widespread economic impacts” for communities in the Philippine province, heightening calls for accountability from the sunken tanker reportedly chartered by a San Miguel Corp subsidiary.

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In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' month in the Philippines, the former United Nations special rapporteur tells the Eco-Business Podcast about her lifelong work to empower communities in Asia’s most dangerous country for environmental defenders.

Japan-based academic Kim Schumacher, who coined the term "competence greenwashing", believes that the pursuit of societal harmony might be standing in the way of Asia calling out greenwashing. He tells the Eco-Business Podcast how exaggerated ESG claims are likely to be tackled in 2023 and beyond.

Why is there so much secrecy and controversy around sand extraction? Eco-Business speaks to Madhumitha Ardhanari to find out more about the narrative surrounding sand in Singapore, the largest importer of sand in the world.

The Philippines has ended new coal development as it pursues a low-carbon future. Don Paulino of non-profit Philippine Energy Independence Council and boss of Shell's exploration arm, argues why natural gas should remain in the energy mix.

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