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Data transparency and a commitment from businesses could help improve representation and begin eliminating barriers faced by women.

Indonesia targets net zero by 2060, but environmentalists worry about slow renewables growth and reliance on biofuels.

At COP29 in Baku, developed-country parties such as the EU, the US and Japan agreed to help raise “at least” US$300 billion a year by 2035 for climate action in developing countries.

At summit on desertification in Saudi Arabia, focus on nature and funding to mitigate costly effect of droughts, land degradation.

Oleh Ng Wai Mun

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Water markets offer a potential solution to address water scarcity, but they must be carefully regulated to ensure equitable access, prevent monopolisation and protect ecosystems. Oleh Eduardo Araral

Indonesia’s capital has poor water infrastructure. Existing water resources should be reused to avoid a water crisis. Oleh Eka Permanasari dan Denis Teoman

Developing countries like Pakistan must grasp the finance architecture for operationalising loss and damage, as it will be key at the upcoming COP. Oleh Ali Tauqeer Sheikh

Enshrining free, prior and informed consent in Malaysian law can improve the credibility of carbon projects. In the meantime, carbon conversations must include Indigenous voices and wisdom. Oleh Samantha Ho

Oleh Ian Duff

Oleh Clemens Fuest dan Maria Waldinger

Oleh Padma Rigzin dan Vasundhara Bhojvaid

Oleh Dr Richard Friend, Dr Jutamas Kaewsuk dan Dr Pakamas Thinphanga

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Studio EB From sponge cities to coastal forests, Asia is seeking ways to work with nature and prepare for the risks in a warmer-than-expected future. This Eco-Business video looks at what else cities need to do to strengthen climate resilience.

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.

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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.

"Earth For All" is an update to the landmark 1972 book that warned of our unsustainable growth. Jørgen Randers, the author who worked on both titles, tells Eco-Business what is at stake if we don't fix our broken economic system.

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