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South Korea has recently revamped national guidelines on human trafficking to make it easier for law enforcement officials to spot and stop forced labour and other abuses in the fishing industry.

15 Okt 2026

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Long-term power purchases could unlock investment in renewables and transmission as Asean advances cross-border electricity trade, say energy transition specialists at the close of the 44th Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting. Ministers also urged regional cooperation to cut methane emissions from oil, gas and coal.

Tom Beloe, UNDP's Sustainable Finance Hub Director keynote at CASI

SMEs form the backbone of Asia’s supply chains and labour force across Asia’s emerging markets, yet many struggle to access the finance and insurance needed to withstand climate shocks. Eco-Business speaks to UNDP’s Tom Beloe in Hong Kong, who explains what it will take to reach them.

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The Korean Zero Waste Movement Network has spent four decades mobilising citizens, government and businesses to prevent, separate and recycle food waste across South Korea, work that has earned it a place among the 2026 Earthshot Prize finalists.

9 September 2026

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28 Ogos 2026

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24 Ogos 2026

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19 Ogos 2026

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7 Ogos 2026

5 Ogos 2026

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30 Julai 2026

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28 Julai 2026

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23 Julai 2026

16 Julai 2026

South Korea’s transport sector has remained one of the country's harder-to-abate sources of emissions despite rapid growth in electric vehicle sales.

6 Julai 2026

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3 Julai 2026

The South Korean study is among the first attempts to quantify the long-term nature loss associated with major domestic companies using the TNFD’s LEAP methodology

11 Jun 2026

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10 Jun 2026

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8 Jun 2026

5 Jun 2026

The calls for action come as Asia faces mounting climate risks.

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