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Host nations must drive China's Belt and Road towards sustainability. Here's howThe biggest infrastructure project of the 21st century promises economic prosperity, but only if host nations will ensure that development does not destroy the natural environment or uproot communities. What can be done? -
A civic outcry in Malaysia forces a Chinese builder to live up to its eco-friendly promiseFacing public protests and concern from neighbouring Singapore, the government halted the Chinese-backed massive land reclamation project which was initially allowed to begin construction without a detailed environmental impact assessment.
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China cracks down on illegal distant water fishingThe release of a list of blacklisted vessels points to the government's hardening line on distant water fishing. -
Are China's energy investments in Africa green enough?New coal power projects in developing countries go against China’s vision for South-South climate cooperation.
Opinion
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Can China really lead the way to an 'ecological civilisation'?– If president Xi Jinping’s ecological vision turns out to be more than mere rhetoric, it could have a profound effect on humanity’s future. -
Three ways making a smartphone can harm the environment– Do you know what it takes to make the smartphone in your hand? -
4 ways to rethink social protection for future work in Asia– Will traditional models of social security be enough in a region where the future of labour is being disrupted by digitalisation, socio-demographic changes, and globalisation?
Videos
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How is China’s overseas energy investment impacting the Global South?– China has provided huge funding supposedly to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate impacts, but it is also financing coal projects included in the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). What do recipient countries make of this?
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A gift of sight– To mark International Volunteer Day on 5 December, Eco-Business presents this short film which takes you to the remote villages of Yunnan, China, where elderly folk find help and friendship through an initiative supported by Keppel Land.
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Electric vehicles gain mainstream momentum– Beijing is successfully pushing consumers to adopt EVs but charging infrastructure remains a problem.
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“Less meat, less heat:” Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron call for less meat consumption to combat climate change
Food & Agriculture
“Less meat, less heat:” Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron call for less meat consumption to combat climate change
– The two Hollywood legends have been tapped by the 5 To Do Today campaign for the starring role in a media blitz comprised of TV PSAs and billboards aimed at reducing meat consumption.
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