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Policy & Finance

Brazil’s fossil fuel roadmap could strengthen COP31 push against blockers, say advocates

Ahead of COP31’s opening on Monday, Brazil’s voluntary roadmap faces fossil fuel expansion and transition disputes, as rising adaptation costs strain countries’ ability to protect communities.
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Carbon & Climate

Asean risks locking in decades of coal emissions without coordinated, ‘people-centred’ just transition, report warns

EB Studio Experts say the region's next challenge is turning climate commitments into enforceable coal retirement plans that protect people, local communities, and energy security.
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Food & Agriculture

South Korea tightens migrant fisher safeguards, but advocates say they fall short

South Korea has recently revamped national guidelines on human trafficking to make it easier for law enforcement officials to spot and stop forced labour and other abuses in the fishing industry.
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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.

All Japan News

8 October 2026

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Cities

Rising heat spurs calls to protect Hong Kong’s outdoor workers

28 September 2026

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Cities

Rooftop sprinklers turn rainwater into a tool against urban heat

25 August 2026

The system uses AI to recommend emissions-reduction measures based on factors including a company's industry, equipment, energy consumption and reduction targets.

Carbon & Climate

Japan firm launches Taiwan-focused AI decarbonisation platform

24 August 2026

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Manufacturing

Carbon crossroads: Can Indonesia cut plastic waste and grow its petrochemical industry?

20 August 2026

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Cities

Coastal Japan turns to forests to blunt tsunami risks

30 July 2026

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Policy & Finance

China-led AI bloc could narrow digital divide, expand global influence

27 July 2026

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Energy

Offshore wind must overcome global and local obstacles to scale

24 July 2026

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Waste

As plastic talks move behind closed doors, observers worry

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Waste

Malaysia tightens fight against toxic trade with e-waste ban

20 July 2026

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Cities

Fossil fuel megaprojects drive displacement in Bangladesh

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Transport

JR East to launch Japan’s first commercial hydrogen hybrid train in fiscal 2027

13 July 2026

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Energy

Vietnam’s gas projects stall amid investor claims of unbankability and a renewables pivot

8 July 2026

Tokyo Gas is a major liquefied natural gas buyer and electricity retailer as well as Japan’s largest city gas provider.

Energy

Tokyo Gas signs 25-year wind power deal with Renova-backed project in Japan

19 June 2026

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Energy

Japan's reselling of US LNG to Asia locks in emissions and fuel volatility

11 June 2026

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Energy

Asia's coal demand could reach 150 million tonnes amid LNG supply disruption

15 May 2026

Japan launches programme to cut data centre emissions as AI power demand surges

Carbon & Climate

Japan launches programme to cut data centre emissions as AI power demand surges

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