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The Philippines needs 15,000 forest rangers to meet its conservation goals; It only has 2,200
As the world marks International Day of the Tropics, the Philippines has pledged to conserve 24 per cent of its land by 2040, but a severe shortage of forest rangers and chronic funding gaps threaten to keep the target out of reach.
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SpaceX’s rock bottom ESG rating reignites debate over sustainability scores
MSCI assigns newly listed aerospace company a CCC rating, highlighting governance concerns and renewed questions over how ESG metrics assess corporate risk.
Authorities to delay some Scope 3 disclosure requirements, align carbon accounting rules and tighten oversight of ESG awards and environmental claims.
Bangladesh has become a net importer of e-waste despite being a signatory to the Basel Convention and having its own national e-waste rules in place.
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