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Accountability Framework initiative (AFi)
NGOs launch new tool to help financial institutions address deforestation and human rights risks
The Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) supports asset managers, banks, investors, and pension funds to identify and manage material sustainability risks across portfolios
The United Nations Forum on Forests commenced its twentieth session today, as speakers spotlighted the connection between healthy …
TRST01
TRST01 and India Rubber Board launch iSNR initiative to transform global natural rubber trade
An alliance between TRST01 and the India Rubber Board is redefining sustainable commodity sourcing, positioning India at the …
Wilmar International
Wilmar reaffirms sustainability leadership with continued inclusion in DJSI
Wilmar International Limited (“Wilmar” or “the Group”) has maintained its reputation as a global sustainability leader, earning its …
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18 June 2024
29 April 2024
ChildFund Philippines
Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues: ChildFund Philippines
2 January 2024
UN Environment Programme
Global annual finance flows of US$7 trillion fueling climate, biodiversity, land degradation crises
19 November 2023
Greenpeace Southeast Asia
Renewed calls for Asean to prioritise and protect citizens’ rights to clean air from transboundary haze
15 August 2023
UN Development Programme
Ten countries to bag UNDP's 2023 Equator Prize
28 March 2023
15 February 2023
The Borneo Project
King Charles III called on to stand up for forests in Sarawak
10 October 2022
22 September 2022
14 September 2022
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) and Climate Action Network Southeast Asia (CANSEA)
'Just transition' pushed by experts, activists and sectors amid record floods, droughts in Asia
19 July 2022
13 June 2022
14 December 2021
Brainforest
Start-ups for more forests and a better climate
27 September 2021
10 March 2021
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