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Policy & Finance
New Philippine sovereign wealth fund to support clean energy push has corruption safeguards, says government rep
Eufrocinio Bernabe Jr, assistant secretary at the Department of Finance, making a pitch for the Maharlika Investment Fund at 'Unlocking capital for sustainability' Philippines, says it is an additional source of capital for renewables.
British rock band Coldplay's release of its arena tour sustainability report – it is one of few artistes to do so – brought it extra attention. Korean pop powerhouses are starting to align themselves with the climate movement. Observers say it is a good start, but claims need to be scrutinised.
Policy & Finance
Millions in unpaid taxes amassed by Indonesian oil palm plantations
Taxes are not paid on some 9 million hectares (22.2 million acres), an area three times the size of Belgium, an Indonesian government audit finds.
The Jakarta-based fashion start-up works directly with village craftswomen and grows 100 per cent of its own cotton – "hard choices" it's had to make because the majority of garment makers are still unfairly paid and material traceability is almost impossible.
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Food & Agriculture
Indonesian president signs 3-year freeze on new oil palm licences
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Starting the digital revolution in sustainability
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New platform to grow sustainable financing in Asia
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