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The world's first complete map of shallow tropical coral reefs is hereWhen combined with an integrated tool that tracks global coral bleaching events in near-real-time, the new resource provides a comprehensive overview of the trends and changes in global coral reef health. -
Monetary Authority of Singapore appoints Darian McBain as chief sustainability officerPolicy & Finance
Monetary Authority of Singapore appoints Darian McBain as chief sustainability officer
The former Thai Union executive will be helming MAS' newly formed sustainability function.
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Asian finance sector lacking sustainability leaders: studyConsumers in Asia Pacific believe that financial services brands are not supporting sustainable development in emerging markets, and are less trustworthy than tech or car brands, a BBC study suggests. -
How will Frasers Property reach net-zero?The real estate sector is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise. Eco-Business spoke to Frasers Property's Paolo Bevilacqua about the tough carbon-cutting task ahead for the Singapore-headquartered multinational.
Opinion
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Agriculture doesn't have to be the villain: regenerative farming can save our soilsFood & Agriculture
Agriculture doesn't have to be the villain: regenerative farming can save our soils
– This World Soil Day, Petra Hans of IKEA Foundation argues that working with not against nature is the only sustainable way for agriculture to feed a growing human population. -
Super-charged: How Australia’s biggest renewables project will change the energy game– Many Asian nations are shunning fossil fuels, presenting a huge opportunity for Australia's renewables sector. And one massive project has stepped up to the plate. -
The recovery needs development aid– Governments should be using the current crisis to double up on foreign development spending. The more support that developing and emerging economies have to weather the storm, the faster the global recovery will be.
Videos
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Australian media outlet launches 'honest government ad' on climate change– We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.
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With this new website, rent don't buy to cut waste– Make some extra cash and reduce waste by putting your belongings to work. This online market place plugs Australians into the sharing economy.
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This robot is replanting endangered reefs with heat-resistant corals– Meet LarvalBot. She’s here to save the sea.
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Sydney makes music from ocean plastic– An advertising agency has come up with an idea to give ocean plastic a second life while turning Sydney beach-clean ups into a party.
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