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Polisi & Kewangan

War and climate

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz showed how quickly a regional conflict can throw global energy markets into chaos. By pushing governments toward coal and biofuels, the war could accelerate deforestation and undermine climate negotiations, with environmental consequences that will linger long after the fighting ends.

12 Sep 2026

A steel manufacturing plant in Indonesia2

Green steel faces weak domestic demand in Indonesia, as prices remain 30 to 60 per cent higher than conventional alternatives.

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Perhaps the most unsettling lesson from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the gap between what we knew and how we prepared. Countries should use whatever easing of immediate pressures occurs to strengthen resilience before the next shock arrives.

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Rather than designing solutions for half the farming population, agricultural researchers, policymakers, and others must consider the specific needs and preferences of women farmers in developing countries. Only then can the huge female agricultural labour force reach its potential to ensure food security and drive economic growth.

24 Mei 2026

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11 Mei 2026

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9 April 2026

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31 Mac 2026

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9 Mac 2026

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13 November 2025

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7 Mei 2025

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1 Julai 2024

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14 Mei 2024

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18 Ogos 2023

Industrial agriculture

Makanan & Pertanian

The hunger profiteers

21 Julai 2023

10 Mei 2023

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20 April 2023

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31 Januari 2023

Deep-tech and precision agric

13 Disember 2022

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23 Jun 2022

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