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Adopting low-cost ‘healthy’ diets could cut food emissions by one-third
Choosing the “least expensive” healthy food options could cut dietary emissions by one-third, according to a recent study.
Finalising ambitious climate targets, being self-reliant for climate funding and striving to uphold human rights aspects of critical minerals are ways the new Asean chair can steer the region to meet low carbon ambitions, amid geopolitical upheaval.
Policy & Finance
Philippines gets $500 million in blue economy investment from ADB
The loan will finance projects that support sustainable management of the archipelago's marine ecosystems.
Four island residents take a Swiss cement giant to court while restoring nature at home.
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