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Rising heat linked to climate change is expected to increase health risks for players, workers and spectators at many sporting venues by 2050.

15 Jul 2026

The South Korean study is among the first attempts to quantify the long-term nature loss associated with major domestic companies using the TNFD’s LEAP methodology

Analysis of 29 major Korea Exchange-listed companies using TNFD methodology found 327,837 hectares of natural area disappeared in and around domestic business sites from 1980 to 2020.

Much of Asia's infrastructure was built for a more predictable world, one that no longer exists

EB Studio Floods, blackouts and overstretched transport systems are exposing a deeper challenge. Across Asia, governments and investors are beginning to write a new playbook, one that moves beyond incremental fixes towards structural transformation.

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Cities across the region are expected to endure up to 120 days a year above 35°C by 2050, with Thailand's capital seen to be hit the hardest, according to a study by the Asean Centre for Energy.

25 February 2026

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16 February 2026

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11 February 2026

In Climate UX's study of Singapore's websites, small-to-medium sized businesses had the greenest digital presence, as they were most likely to use cloud services by big providers that procure clean energy.

4 February 2026

Vinamra Srivastava speaking at an event in Singapore.

16 January 2026

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11 December 2025

Joel Jay Soriano, First Gen's head of strategy and planning, speaking at the Asian Clean Energy Summit

8 December 2025

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28 November 2025

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27 November 2025

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12 November 2025

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10 September 2025

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8 August 2025

CBRE's David Fogarty leaving to join UNGC Singapore

23 July 2025

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9 July 2025

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4 July 2025

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5 June 2025

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