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Policy & Finance

Taiwan to ease carbon fees for heavy industry over competitiveness fears

The government proposed allowing steel, cement and other export-exposed sectors to cut chargeable emissions by up to 80 per cent as carbon pricing begins in 2026. Experts warned this could undermine decarbonisation investments.
Mirabella Pulido, ClientEarth

Corporate Responsibility

ClientEarth hires first Asia fundraiser

Mirabella Pulido joins the environmental law charity from energy think tank Carbon Tracker, and will be based in London.
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Cities

AI, bans and facial scans: Digital frontiers in 2026

Gen Z protests, internet shutdowns, surveillance and AI: looking into the digital landscape of 2026.
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Policy & Finance

How climate change threatens reproductive health in Asia

A growing body of evidence shows that reproductive health risks rise with climate change in Asia, as experts urge inclusion of reproductive health in climate financing.

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17 December 2025

Sustainable innovations of 2025

Policy & Finance

14 sustainable innovations that gave us hope in 2025

11 December 2025

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

Energy

Decarbonisation in the Philippines is a 'balancing act': First Gen strategy head Joel Jay Soriano

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Food & Agriculture

Indigenous voices shape fight for climate, food sovereignty from COP30 to Sri Lanka

10 December 2025

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Carbon & Climate

The world is closer than ever to climate tipping points, but better investments can change that: UNEP

9 December 2025

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Policy & Finance

Global leaders press for environmental action even as divisions widen

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Carbon & Climate

After COP30, Brazilian oil continues its rush towards the global market

8 December 2025

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Carbon & Climate

Asia-Pacific faces ‘US$500 billion a year’ hit from rising seas if current policies continue

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Water

Could freezing coral larvae protect reefs from ocean warming?

Chongqing_Skyline_Adaptation_Cost_China

Carbon & Climate

How can China meet its climate adaptation challenges?

5 December 2025

Motorbikes in Taipei, Taiwan

Policy & Finance

Taiwan plans first heat emergency drill as elderly heat injuries hit decade high

4 December 2025

COP30_Inequality_Rights

Policy & Finance

Climate ‘loss and damage’ should include supply chain impacts

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Waste

Plastic pollution is accelerating, but are governments keeping up?

Tropical Storm Senyar floods_Sumatra

Cities

Deadly floods affect millions across South and Southeast Asia, leaving over $4 billion in loss and damage

3 December 2025

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Food & Agriculture

Climate disasters deepen food insecurity in the Punjab

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Water

Indonesian islanders plant mangroves, seek justice as seas rise

2 December 2025

UOB Thailand

Policy & Finance

Resilient and ready: Thai businesses don’t see climate action as a burden but a ‘competitive edge’

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