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Trump’s dismantling of USAID and deep foreign aid cuts are forcing international NGOs to shrink, localise and seek new funding models – with profound consequences for global health and humanitarian work.
Kerala’s experience in fighting poverty holds some important lessons for developing Asean countries. The Indian state removed severe destitution by addressing nutritional, health and educational needs.
Carbon & Climate
A new opening for a fossil fuel phase out?
A decade ago, few governments could imagine a future without fossil fuels. But economic realities have changed and developing countries increasingly view the energy transition as a pathway to green growth.
Whales and dolphins are the ocean’s canaries. New research shows that 'forever chemicals' contaminate a far wider range of whales and dolphins than previously thought.
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Policy & Finance
Business unusual: UN must push for private sector accountability
12 November 2025
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Policy & Finance
While the West retreats, Asia powers ahead on sustainable finance
2 October 2025
Corporate Responsibility
The ESG jobs crunch is coming
23 September 2025
19 August 2025
18 August 2025
Policy & Finance
China’s lending to the Global South has been growing more commercial
15 August 2025
Food & Agriculture
A food security imperative for the Johor-Singapore SEZ blueprint
5 August 2025
25 July 2025
Policy & Finance
Asian universities rise in global sustainability leadership rankings
22 July 2025
Policy & Finance
Financing for development must account for women
14 July 2025
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