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Fossil fuel funeral

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.

1 Dec 2025

Australia outback and road into the unknown

Australia’s withdrawal from hosting the climate talks is a test of intent – and raises questions about ambition, readiness, and political courage.

COP29_Baku_Delegates

Much of the international community has been under the illusion that climate action and development are different pursuits. But to make progress on both agendas, the delegates at this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference must recognise that they are one and the same, and begin building an integrated financing system.

View from downtown Phnom Penh

With the planet headed for well beyond 1.5°C of warming, the stakes for business are rising. Those who confront climate risk now could unlock what many economists say is the growth story of the century.

12 November 2025

A data centre in the United States

27 October 2025

Unlocking capital for sustainability Malaysia July 2025

16 October 2025

Downtown Hong Kong

2 October 2025

Sustainability professionals gather for the Unlocking capital for sustainability event in Kuala Lumpur

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The ESG jobs crunch is coming

23 September 2025

INC-5.2 delegate

31 August 2025

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19 August 2025

Workers gathered for work in Malaysia

18 August 2025

China Development Bank

30 July 2025

A ship passes Kusu Island off the coast of Singapore, one of the world's busiest shipping routes

25 July 2025

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24 July 2025

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22 July 2025

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14 July 2025

Coal plants in Indonesia near mountains

11 July 2025

Marcos Neto at FFD4

1 July 2025

London Climate Action Week_stock

25 June 2025

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