Eco-Business

On International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, Eco-Business looks at the unexpected rapid growth of a thriving mangrove forest in Iloilo City, Philippines, following the completion of a man-made floodway.

The purchase of blue carbon credits should only be considered if directly remediating environmental damage is not possible, experts say.

Studio EB Carbon financing, be it through nature or technology-based solutions, will be key to near and long-term decarbonisation in Asia. With the region’s emissions trading systems seeing some progress, regulation is still crucial to momentum and expansion.

Extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall, flooding and heatwaves, have been described as the 'new normal' for China.

Oleh Ng Wai Mun

Oleh Eco-Business

Oleh Kebba Jeffang, Emma Bryce

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Kebijakan & Keuangan

Nature as infrastructure

Viewing nature as infrastructure is transformative, because it forces us to think in a more systemic way. As we pursue growth and development, we must not only avoid damaging nature; we must also strengthen and enrich it through “nature-positive” investments – all while tapping its vast potential to deliver essential services. Oleh Erik Berglöf

From natural seawalls to mangroves, countries are starting to combat climate change with nature-based solutions. COP28 might drive more of these efforts. Oleh Astra Rushton-Allan dan Dr Sali Jayne Bache

The World Bank Group is working across many fronts to help countries recognise both the value of nature and the risks that would follow from losing it. Oleh David Malpass

Concrete plans and financing will be needed. The COP27 and COP15 summits can also be combined, writes former Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos. Climate change and biodiversity loss must be addressed in tandem. Oleh Juan Manuel Santos

Oleh Danny Marks