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Malaysia’s carbon credit conundrum: State governments hold key to unlocking its potential
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Many with disability live in poverty, in low-income countries that are vulnerable to climate disasters. Yet climate resilience planning excludes their voices.
Food & Agriculture
A call to financial institutions: Work with palm oil stakeholders to scale climate action
EB Studio
Mutual benefits are assured when the financial sector collaborates with palm oil stakeholders. FIs can help smallholders secure credit, while getting access to data and insights required to make sound and profitable investment decisions.
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