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China commits to emissions-cutting targets for first time but analysts call for more ambition
A pledge made by President Xi Jinping that his country would cut greenhouse gas emissions by seven to 10 per cent by 2035 was described by some as too cautious. Observers say the plan does not reflect China’s potential as a clean tech giant.
Polisi & Kewangan
Philanthropy’s role in defining moment for health stewardship in Asia – helping countries build self-reliance
Studio EB
Recent developments present challenges for global health diplomacy, but could provide an opportunity for a rethink of how philanthropy can complement government funding. This could address urgent health needs across resource-constrained parts of Asia.
Climate change is creating “new vulnerabilities” for pandemics, according to new research.
Makanan & Pertanian
UN report: Five charts explaining the rise of global food insecurity
Hunger has, on average, fallen worldwide after hitting 15-year highs in 2021 and 2022.
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In data: Which countries fund global aid, and how much do they spend?
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In data: What fuels world hunger, from Covid to climate, conflict
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Deadly floods affect millions across South and Southeast Asia, leaving over $4 billion in loss and damage
Heavy rainfall across the region was caused by the combination of natural phenomena and climate change but in … -
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Can Singapore’s secondary forests play a role in its climate adaptation plan?
Singapore is facing diminishing forest cover from competing lands uses – but vulnerable secondary forests could play a … -
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COP30 secured a win for civil society – what can future hosts learn from Brazil’s approach to people’s participation?
Climate justice groups celebrated the establishment of a just transition mechanism in Belém, where the COP30 presidency engaged … -
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Taiwan issues new governance guidelines to ease local tensions over renewable energy rollout
A year-long government “sandbox” study identifies recurring conflicts in solar, aquaculture-solar, micro-hydropower and geothermal projects, prompting policy reforms … -
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Asia’s banks are failing to grasp growing food system risks: study
Study warns that Southeast Asian and Indian lenders are overlooking major climate, biodiversity, and public-health risks tied to … -
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Global inequality is as urgent as climate change: the world needs a panel of experts to steer solutions
The very richest people are amassing fortunes while ordinary people’s lives stagnate. But there are policies that can …
