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Taiwan’s tea growers rethink farming as climate pressures intensify
Alishan, a mountain region in central Taiwan, is famous for producing the prized high-mountain tea, but its tea production has declined in recent years.
Policy & Finance
Philippine president orders creation of carbon market framework
But the framework’s contribution to Philippine climate ambition remains uncertain, as the country’s updated pledge lacks a 1.5°C-aligned decarbonisation pathway and clarity on how much of its conditional target will be met through carbon markets, says civil society.
Globally, mangrove cover has grown by 477 square kilometres (184 square miles) between 1985 and 2025, marking a turnaround from the losses that have predominated for years, but gains are uneven.
To protect nature and livelihoods in a changing climate, consider both systems together and listen to local people, say local government leaders.
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