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As a heatwave grips Bangladesh, social media influencers call for tree planting but experts say solving heat problem is complex.
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Practising human rights due diligence in the palm oil industry
The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Ruman Rights (UNGPs) defines HRDD as a process of identifying, preventing, mitigating, and accounting for any human rights violations.
Not enough is being done to protect workers' health as heatwaves fuelled by climate change increase the risks, labour experts say.
Policy & Finance
COP29 presidency reiterates commitment to Paris Agreement as Azerbaijan defends oil and gas expansion
As COP29 president Mukhtar Babayev outlines climate plans for the upcoming negotiations during the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, Azerbaijan president Ilham Aliyev said at the same event that it won’t stop investing in oil and gas.
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