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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 ensure that development does not destroy the natural environment or uproot communities. What can be done? -
Bangkok climate talks: key outcomes on the Paris Agreement ‘rulebook’Time is running short for countries to decide the practical details of how the Paris Agreement will be brought to life, known as the Paris “rulebook”.
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Uneven progress on climate action at Bangkok conferenceClimate change talks wrapped up in Bangkok on 9 September, leaving several issues still to be resolved. -
Negotiators hope to iron out technical climate issues at Bangkok talksThe talks are designed to forge consensus on how to measure emission reductions within the Paris Agreement, so that the Katowice talks can then focus more clearly on ratcheting up ambition.
Opinion
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The climate crisis is here - and time to act is running out– Rich countries need to do their share - including on providing needed cash - at negotiations underway in Bangkok. -
What climate change means for fungi and food safety– Global warming is creating conditions perfect for the growth of mycotoxins in foods. What does this mean for Southeast Asia, one of the world's major food production regions? -
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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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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