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Eco-Business’ 10 most read stories of 2025
From flood control scandals that swallowed billions in public funds to Indigenous resistance against palm oil bulldozers, Eco-Business’ 10 most-read stories show how extreme weather, geopolitics and rushed renewables are sharpening the urgency – and complexity – of climate action across Asia.
Heavy rainfall across the region was caused by the combination of natural phenomena and climate change but in Indonesia's Sumatra, where the most lives have been lost, the scale of disaster was worsened by deforestation.
Billed as the “Amazon COP”, the UN climate talks will see the debut of Brazil’s flagship fund to “reward” tropical countries for keeping their forests intact.
Logging has undone many ancient trees, but those protected by temples survive down the centuries.
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Corporate Responsibility
Forest Stewardship Council lifts suspension of Asia Pulp & Paper harms remedy process
29 July 2025
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Carbon & Climate
New dams cast doubt on Cambodia’s commitment to REDD+ projects
24 March 2025
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Policy & Finance
Indigenous Filipinos hope carbon credits can protect their forests
3 February 2025
Carbon & Climate
Degradation changes forest’s carbon storage, tree profile: study
31 January 2025
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Carbon & Climate
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