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Will scaling biofuels in Southeast Asia make the region more resilient to oil shocks, or does it introduce new vulnerabilities? Structural risks must be addressed as biofuels take a larger share of the transport fuel mix.

6 May 2026

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The Middle East conflict is set to have a double-whammy impact on both Asean’s import of fertilisers, and its energy-intensive fertiliser production. The timing is critical as in the coming months, the five major crops, including rice, are being planted in Asean.

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From Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean to floods in Southeast Asia, insurance is an underused tool for adaptation to climate extremes.

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India’s colossal food waste problem is both a symptom and a significant accelerator of the climate crisis.

13 November 2025

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29 September 2025

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15 August 2025

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11 August 2025

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25 July 2025

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2 July 2025

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7 May 2025

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24 April 2025

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8 April 2025

25 March 2025

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24 March 2025

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10 February 2025

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7 January 2025

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18 October 2024

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