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Karbon & Cuaca

Nature can’t wait

Although the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are spurring governments to increase spending on defence and focus more on economic growth, it would be a mistake to postpone investments designed to protect nature. In fact, meeting internationally agreed targets could add up to US$450 billion to annual global GDP by 2050.

25 Okt 2026

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For Seychelles and other countries across the Western Indian Ocean region, marine conservation is a fundamental component of national development. But the ocean observes no national borders, which makes international cooperation and common financing instruments essential.

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For decades, the international community has acknowledged the extraordinary value of tropical forests while failing to invest adequately in their conservation. The Tropical Forest Forever Facility, launched at last year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, could help close this financing gap.

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More than 1,500 vessels stranded by the Strait of Hormuz blockade risk spreading invasive marine species when they resume voyages, posing a wider biosecurity threat.

19 Jun 2026

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25 Februari 2026

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16 Februari 2026

2 Februari 2026

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10 November 2025

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Polisi & Kewangan

What COP30 must do

20 Jun 2025

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16 Jun 2025

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29 Mei 2025

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6 Mei 2025

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25 Mac 2025

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12 Januari 2025

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3 September 2024

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16 Julai 2024

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6 Jun 2024

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24 Oktober 2023

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23 September 2023

Peace with Nature Singapore

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