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But the majority SGX-listed firms polled have begun adopting the ISSB standards already, which they say can attract investors and improve corporate reputation, an industry study finds.

30 Jan 2026

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The shift to a green economy has deepened global dependence on rare earth elements, prompting countries to pursue collaboration while simultaneously racing to secure local resources.

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Local officials are often viewed as relatively weak actors in China’s governance structure, largely implementing policies issued from the central level.

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As the US powers ahead with its plans to recover Latin America’s ‘oil El Dorado’, we explore Venezuela’s environmental and geopolitical outlook.

29 January 2026

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28 January 2026

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27 January 2026

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26 January 2026

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The sustainability leadership burnout of 2026 looks very different from that of 2024. What has changed is not just magnitude, but the nature of the pressures: endless reporting, fractured authority, reputational minefields, and moral burden.

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Can Southeast Asia keep the lights on for solar projects as costs rise?

China's withdrawal of export rebates for solar PV and battery products, alongside rising raw material costs, have pushed …
$The sustainability leadership burnout of 2026 looks very different from that of 2024. What has changed is not just magnitude, but the nature of the pressures: endless reporting, fractured authority, reputational minefields, and moral burden.$

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As sustainability roles get harder in 2026, burnout risk is growing

Burnout among sustainability professionals isn’t just persisting – it’s deepening, shaped by new pressures.
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Indonesia’s massive captive coal plans are putting climate targets and economy at risk: study

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Tougher anti-littering laws won’t clean up Malaysia without systemic reform, say experts

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Indonesia scraps permits of firms blamed for worsening Sumatra floods, landslides

Indonesia has revoked the permits of 28 companies after a post–Cyclone Senyar audit found environmental violations that authorities …
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How the Global South can deepen the benefits of Chinese clean-tech investment

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