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Where are Asia's energy majors in the net zero conversation?The region's energy companies have been scarce in the race to cut emissions. How can they join the conservation—and with genuinely ambitious net zero commitments? -
The more coal dominates the energy mix, the more positively Southeast Asia's media will cover it—except in the PhilippinesEnergy
The more coal dominates the energy mix, the more positively Southeast Asia's media will cover it—except in the Philippines
The more coal-dependent a country is, the more pro-coal its news reporting is—this was the trend among five Southeast Asian countries surveyed by Climate Tracker. Why is the Philippines the outlier?
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4 ways to have a more sustainable Chinese New YearHow can consumers reduce their environmental impact for the mid-pandemic festivities this year? -
Three palm oil firms were responsible for a quarter of deforestation in Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea in 2020Food & Agriculture
Three palm oil firms were responsible for a quarter of deforestation in Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea in 2020
These family-owned Indonesian firms, one of them Singapore-listed, supply the likes of Unilever, Danone, Kellogg’s, Mondelēz, and Nestlé. Thanks to Covid-19 movement restrictions, concessionary deforestation in Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea fell by 58 per cent last year.
Opinion
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Why banks need to end both indirect and direct finance to coal– The world has to stop using coal if it is to avert dangerous heating. Asian banks have begun ditching the fossil fuel, but most lenders with coal policies in the region do currently not restrict corporate loans dished out to coal developers. -
Waste not want not: Malaysia moves to become a leader in tackling plastic waste– Aside from the inflow from other countries, a bulk of the plastic problem originates from Malaysians. As industry players await the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, relevant regulations are required for a circular economy. -
Asking journalists to see the story before it's published is not fair process– A trend of journalists being asked to share their stories before publication is a sign that newsmakers do not understand how journalism works, and think they can control the narrative. In reporting on sustainability issues, pre-publication review could lead to greenwashing.
Videos
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Pandemics and the exploitation of wildlife — what's the connection?– The origin of Covid-19 is believed to be a market selling live wild animals. Eco-Business asked Anbarasi Boopal of Singapore-based animal welfare charity Acres about the link between the exploitation of animals and pandemics, and what can be done to curb the illegal wildlife trade.
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Energy efficiency: Southeast Asia's decarbonisation quick fix?– Improving energy efficiency could meet a quarter of Southeast Asia’s emissions reduction targets. Here is how efficiency could drive Southeast Asia's energy transition.
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Which is Southeast Asia's most advanced clean energy nation?– Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?
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Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
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Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
– In the first in a new video series where sustainability leaders interview each other about the toughest things about their jobs, Simon Lord of Malaysian palm oil giant Sime Darby Plantation went head to head with Pamela Mar of Hong Kong-based textile and apparel giant Fung Group.
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