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Southeast Asia’s highly anticipated environmental rights declaration ‘watered down’, say critics
Civil society groups express concern over the draft declaration’s failure to adequately acknowledge “Indigenous peoples”, among other shortcomings.
Carbon & Climate
Investors push for carbon pricing mechanisms, but developers resist
Regulation is a crucial factor that investors consider before funding carbon projects, experts said at a recent event in Malaysia. Developers argue that the system does not need to be perfect to kickstart projects.
Carbon & Climate
Malaysia proposes Asean standard for carbon projects as it launches its first nature-based credits
A regional standard is needed to ensure the credibility of carbon credits, Malaysia's natural resources minister said at the Unlocking capital for sustainability event in Kuala Lumpur.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion: Asia urged to look beyond gender
While gender was one of the first items addressed and remains a priority, experts say Asia has lingered on this issue for too long, neglecting other vital areas.
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