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SBTi seeks Southeast Asia input on revised climate standard for forest, land and agriculture
The climate standards body says the consultation gives Southeast Asian firms — key players in global agricultural and land-use supply chains — a chance to help shape the second version of its Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) Standard to guide companies in setting science-based targets for land-based emissions and removals.
Carbon & Climate
Indonesia braces for peatland fires as strong El Niño looms
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Food & Agriculture
Nepal’s traditional grain bins help keep food safe from heat, floods
In Nepal’s southern plains, Indigenous communities such as the Tharu and Yadav use traditional earthen storage bins (dehari) to safely store grains and seeds, relying on knowledge passed down through generations.
With an aim to stabilise the groundwater table, Bangladesh declared 25 subdistricts of its northwestern part as water crisis zones in late 2025.
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