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As COP31 gets underway, researchers warn that countries can obstruct climate negotiations without openly rejecting action – using funding disputes, weakened commitments and procedural tactics to delay progress.

12 Nov 2026

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Hong Kong’s experience connecting mainland China with international markets gives it a foundation to shape the next phase of technological development to bridge regulatory differences, foster international cooperation and ensure the benefits of innovation are more widely shared.

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Environmental conservation is among the most important, universally shared imperatives the world faces, and market access is one of the few carrots available in international politics. By linking tariffs to deforestation, the EU and others can create trade agreements that deliver more conservation and more gains from trade.

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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.

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Polisi & Kewangan

War and climate

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