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Carbon & Climate
Domestic implementation key to Article 6-led financing for Asia Pacific amid growing trade barriers: EcoSecurities
The operationalisation of Article 6 at COP29 can be a critical lever to enable Asia Pacific’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Fragmented standards across countries, however, still present implementation challenges amid global geopolitical shifts.
Corporate Responsibility
Eco-Business’s Sustainability Leadership A-List award is open for 2025 nominations
The award recognises outstanding professionals and youths in Asia Pacific who are driving change across policy, business and society. Judges say clarity of vision and strength in project execution are key attributes they will look out for.
The Knasaimos peoples of the South Sorong Regency in Papua have been granted legal land rights over their indigenous lands. However, enforcing these rights remains challenging, with a lack of political will by the Indonesian government to enact the draft law on Indigenous peoples, and persistent targeting of merbau timber by loggers.
Policy & Finance
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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Carbon & Climate
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