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The island in the Central Visayas region shows that zero waste strategies can work, but experts warn its success won’t last without caps on plastic production.
Will transition planning take centrestage? Might new rules finalised at the last COP29 summit help carbon markets find their footing? Here are the key developments to look out for this year.
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The Global South can lead on climate solutions but lacks resources: Quezon city mayor Joy Belmonte
The former archeologist and Eco-Business Sustainability A-List winner shares how she has brought the Philippines' most populous city to the forefront of global discussions on climate and plastic pollution.
The prevalence of a "sachet economy" is stretching waste management capabilities in the country. Lawmakers are suggesting an amendment of the current Extended Producer Responsibility Act to expand its coverage to include medium-sized firms.
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