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With slow progress on improving diversity in the field of AI, focus on education and peer network is needed.

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Queer communities in the Philippines face heightened risks from climate change, with natural disasters disrupting access to HIV treatment, gender-affirming care and safe shelter. As international aid shrinks, support systems for LGBTQIA+ Filipinos grow more fragile.

Observers called it a "glimmer of hope" after countries could not agree on the agenda for the meeting in Bonn.

One of Asia’s last free-flowing rivers, supports Indigenous communities and biodiversity across China, Myanmar and Thailand, but faces threats from at least 20 proposed hydropower dams, mainly in Myanmar.

Oleh Siva Selan

Oleh Rhick Lars Albay

Oleh Bobby Bascomb

Oleh Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez dan Rhick Lars Albay

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Demonstrators in favour of legalising abortion protest outside the US Embassy in Buenos Aires

Sexual and reproductive health and rights are key to achieving development goals and their erosion has clear, serious consequences. Oleh Åsmund Grøver Aukrust

Local communities and traditional Islamic boarding schools are pushing back on renewable energy projects that prioritise technical and economic benefits over social and ecological considerations. Oleh Iim Halimatusa’diyah

There is scepticism around climate finance through private investments, and if private finance is to play a bigger role, policy reforms ahead of this year’s COP30 are needed. Alternatively, could the G20 or BRICS lead on climate finance? Oleh Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Addressing the root causes of multidimensional deprivation requires political will, administrative efficiency, and community participation. Oleh Soumyabrata Mondal

Oleh Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Oleh Yuen Yoong Leong

Oleh Jessica Robinson

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Video footage appears to show protestors, who were demonstrating against mining operations, being dragged away by police near Ipilan Nickel Mine in Brooke’s Point, Palawan. Mining insiders are calling for maximum tolerance in similar standoffs.

A coalition of scientists and environmentalists found “widespread economic impacts” for communities in the Philippine province, heightening calls for accountability from the sunken tanker reportedly chartered by a San Miguel Corp subsidiary.

Mining operations at Altai Philippines Mining Corporation have been suspended for now, after week-long protests from locals of Sibuyan Island in Romblon, who claimed the extraction of nickel ore will disrupt the island’s intact ecosystems.

Women play a key role in developing innovations to push for sustainability, but barriers remain to their entry into STEM careers. To celebrate International Day of Women & Girls in Science, EB Impact speaks to three women in science on making an impact and pursuing careers in STEM.

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LGBTQ people have long had to chart their own paths in the face of discrimination on bread and butter issues, like housing and employment. Pink Dot campaigners tell the Eco-Business Podcast their hopes amid a political leadership refresh.

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' month in the Philippines, the former United Nations special rapporteur tells the Eco-Business Podcast about her lifelong work to empower communities in Asia’s most dangerous country for environmental defenders.

EB Podcast with Elena Philipova, director of sustainable finance, Refinitiv

It is no longer business as usual when it comes to how we tackle climate change and rising global temperatures. Eco-Business speaks to Elena Philipova of Refinitiv about how data can ensure countries and businesses are delivering on pledges to decarbonise.

What are the dangers of gender bias in technology design and what are the market opportunities for womentech—technologies that centre the needs of women?

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