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Typhoons and the increasing presence of commercial vessels are pushing fishers in western Philippines’ Malampaya Sound to the margins.
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Thailand’s Hat Yai rebuilds after devastating floods
Despite a history of flooding and forecasts of heavy La Niña rains, the Thai city of Hat Yai received little effective warning before floodwaters surged last November to devastating levels.
Accusing activists of having links to terrorism has led to non-profit funds being frozen and local climate projects being delayed or scrapped.
While government message boards and NGOs are growing in importance, community self-organising remains crucial.
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20 November 2025
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‘Saying development doesn’t work is a ridiculous claim’: Achim Steiner
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In data: Which countries fund global aid, and how much do they spend?
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Myanmar quake relief slowed by info blackout, red tape
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