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Policy & Finance

Climate insurance could save small businesses. Why is it so hard to reach them?

SMEs form the backbone of Asia’s supply chains and labour force across Asia’s emerging markets, yet many struggle to access the finance and insurance needed to withstand climate shocks. Eco-Business speaks to UNDP’s Tom Beloe in Hong Kong, who explains what it will take to reach them.
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Food & Agriculture

As fires spread, Indonesia’s rubber growers turn to traditional knowledge

Data from remote sensing platforms indicates Indonesia is likely experiencing its worst wildfires crisis in years as a strong El Niño deepens the country’s main dry season over Sumatra and Borneo islands.
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Transport

Transport leads Asean’s US$14.2 trillion energy transition investment needs

The sector requires US$6.2 trillion by 2060 under Asean’s coordinated transition scenario, but high financing costs threaten progress, found a new study by the Asean Centre for Energy.
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Water

Sustainable tourism could help restore coral reefs at Bali hotspot: study

A new study in Bali found that coral reefs continue to decline at one of the island’s major tourism hubs, despite multiple efforts to rehabilitate them.

All Indonesia News

24 September 2026

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Water

Freediving helps Indonesia’s Bajau preserve traditions and marine life

22 September 2026

Water is becoming a factor that can shape where companies invest, how much they can produce and how resilient their supply chains will be

Water

Southeast Asia’s growth is getting thirstier – and businesses are taking notice

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Energy

China is using AI to improve renewable efficiency. What can Southeast Asia learn?

21 September 2026

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Cities

Indonesia’s wildfire haze blankets Southeast Asia

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Energy

Indonesia’s captive coal: Could it lead the transition away?

18 September 2026

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Water

Illegal gold mining defies Indonesia’s crackdown in Aceh

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Policy & Finance

Climate adaptation and resilience need its own investment language: MAS

17 September 2026

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Policy & Finance

Asean Power Grid faces licensing hurdle as Singapore pursues clean power imports

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Cities

Beyond extreme heat: Understanding Asia's climate-health future

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Cities

Wildfires rage near Indonesia’s new capital as health crisis deepens

15 September 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Rescuers race to protect orangutans from El Niño fires in Borneo

12 September 2026

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Cities

Children in south Borneo face health risks as El Niño fuels wildfires

7 September 2026

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Policy & Finance

Indonesia turns to Indigenous data to map customary lands

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Energy

Indonesia’s captive coal: ‘Who is this really for?’

2 September 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Asean haze controls face tougher climate test as smoke crosses borders

1 September 2026

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Energy

Indonesia urged to integrate 100 GW solar plan into national electricity scheme

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