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Heritage site or home? Indigenous Thais fight for right to forestRenowned for its diverse wildlife, Thailand's biggest national park is also home to about 30 communities of ethnic Karen people, who have traditionally lived and farmed there. -
Asian voters want environmental action, but are politicians listening?It's election season in Asia. Thailand went to the polls last month, with India, Indonesia and the Philippines to follow. Eco-Business finds out whether sustainability is an election issue in the world's most populous region.
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Cambodia returns land taken from indigenous people in 'unprecedented' moveThe decision 'represents an unprecedented recognition of indigenous land rights over business interests in Cambodia,' experts said. -
Rights of 'ordinary people' in focus as 1 billion vote in AsiaFrom India to Indonesia, voters in Asia this year are set to put rights for women, LGBT+ equality and land issues top of the agenda.
Opinion
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Renewables in Southeast Asia: Subsidies not required, thanks– What’s needed for renewables to take off is leadership, vision and a commitment to a better society from the Asean political class, writes Assaad Razzouk. -
The rising tide of regulations on business and human rights: Could Asia be next?– With Indonesia, Thailand and India moving towards national guidelines on responsible business conduct, there is increasing pressure for companies in Asia to be transparent about human rights, writes Melissa Chong. -
In the world of sustainability, colonialism is not dead– Decades after the end of colonialism, Western domination in the areas of sustainable development and environmental protection threaten to undermine our efforts towards a more equal, sustainable future.
Videos
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Out at sea but not out of touch: Can technology make seafood traceable?– Fishermen are often cut off from land for weeks out at sea. But a new technology enables them to be connected with loved ones, while boosting the traceability of their catch.
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This man turned an opium field into a sustainable coffee farm in Thailand– Watch this charming video of how Thai farmer Somsak Sriphumthong got rid of a destructive opium field and helped curb deforestation and downstream flooding with his organic and sustainable coffee farm.
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Thai homes score world's first in storing sunshine– A Thai firm has built the country's first homes that runs on solar power for 24 hours a day, using a hybrid of solar PV panels and fuel cells.
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Singapore's approach to sustainability 'its most influential characteristic'– Weber Shandwick’s new study examined eight cities in Asia Pacific and how the 'soft power' attributes of cities exert influence and attract people, with Singapore topping the list for its innovative approach to sustainability and the environment.
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